Ruminant Health & Welfare
@ruminanthw
The UK wide industry-based body tasked with pushing back on ruminant disease and building the welfare status of our national flock and herd.
📢#BattleBluetongue campaign launched Farmers in England & Wales are being urged to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or flock against Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) as part of the #BattleBluetongue campaign being launched across industry by @TheAHDB & @RuminantHW
#BattleBluetongue fact check Find out more about #BattleBluetongue & #DoNotWaitVaccinatete campaigns plus recent technical update on the latest webinar powered by @TheAHDB: ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir…
The new episode of Stock Talk is out now! Today Kirsten Williams chats with Colin Mason (SRUC Veterinary Services) about livestock health 🐄 Topics include BVD eradication, biosecurity, dairy beef calves, TB, Bluetongue & Schmallenberg. 🎧 Listen ere: player.captivate.fm/episode/fb7ed1…
Find all #BattleBluetongue resources from @RuminantHW @TheAHDB ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir…
#BattleBluetongue vaccination fact check Speak to your vet about vaccination - use the vaccine decision maker to help: ruminanthw.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
Vaccination is best line of defence that we have but vaccination rates, esp in sheep, are worryingly low. Please support our #DoNotWaitVaccinate #NacOedwchBrechwch campaign & encourage farmers to speak to their vet about vaccination. NOW is the time to act #BattleBluetongue
With the Bluetongue virus knocking on the door- getting a full understanding of its implications is vital. Thanks to the @natsheep association for a very thorough conversation. @Plaid_Cymru
#BattleBluetongue fact check Find all #BTV3 resources from @RuminantHW @TheAHDB ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir…
✅Another flock vaccinated #DoNotWaitVaccinate #NacOedwchBrechwch #BattleBluetongue
Tonight from 5-6 pm - please join to get the latest updates and insights:
The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB takes place this Wed (23 July) 5-6 pm. Sign up via the below link to hear the latest #BTV3 update, an overview of the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign & #BattleBluetongue resources, plus a live Q&A. 🔗 bit.ly/4nZ9fzO
The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB takes place this Wed (23 July) 5-6 pm. Sign up via the below link to hear the latest #BTV3 update, an overview of the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign & #BattleBluetongue resources, plus a live Q&A. 🔗 bit.ly/4nZ9fzO
Did you know you can sign up for @APHAgovuk animal disease alert subscription service to receive the latest #BTV3 updates? Sign up via gov.uk/guidance/apha-…
#Bluetongue update: Following confirmation of the first BTV-3 cases within the England Restricted Zone in the 2025/26 vector season, the risk of bluetongue spreading is now considered to be very high. See the latest information for livestock keepers on GOV.UK
Reminder for the next #BattleBluetongue webinar tomorrow:
The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB will give the latest technical #BTV3 update, an overview of #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign & #BattleBluetongue resources, plus a live Q&A. ℹ️ 23/07/2025, 5-6pm Follow the link to book: bit.ly/4nZ9fzO @ruminantHW
With high temperatures and increased humidity across the UK, farmers should closely monitor herds for signs of heat stress and be proactive in ensuring housing, feed and water are used effectively to mitigate the risk. Read guidance from NADIS here: bit.ly/4lyLIDw
Today marks the start of our 13th annual #FarmSafetyWeek 13 years of stories 13 years of heartbreak 13 years of lives changed forever but still too many rely on luck to get home safely Please get involved all week - like & share our content or post your own 💛
Our first day at the #RoyalWelshShow. Come and talk to the team on stand 737m (opposite the sheep ring) and in the Horticultural village and find out more about:
If you haven't already signed up, please see below post to find out how to join the next #BattleBluetongue webinar powered by @TheAHDB Even if you can't attend live, you will receive a recording link. Find all past BTV-3 webinars here: ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir…
The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB takes place this Wed (23 July) 5-6 pm. Sign up via the below link to hear the latest #BTV3 update, an overview of the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign & #BattleBluetongue resources, plus a live Q&A. 🔗 bit.ly/4nZ9fzO
As the warm weather continues, it is important to stay alert for signs of bluetongue in your livestock. For more information and advice, follow the link to our bluetongue resource hub: bit.ly/4kuEuRb #BattleBluetongue
Summer is the ideal time to maintain your winter housing to ensure the health and comfort of your livestock over the winter months. See 'Maintain, mend, and modify' article from Cow Management April 2025 written by Kingshay's Sarah Bolt, @cowmangement kingshay.com/wp-content/upl…
✅Another herd & flock protected Here @twose_richard from the Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire border shares why he has vaccinated. #DoNotWaitVaccinate #NacOedwchBrechwch #BattleBluetongue
The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB will give the latest technical #BTV3 update, an overview of #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign & #BattleBluetongue resources, plus a live Q&A. ℹ️23/07/2025, 5-6pm 🔗 Follow the link to book: bit.ly/4nZ9fzO
