Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 33292

Bluetongue Disease: Vaccination

Tabled: 24 February 2025

Answered: 4 March 2025

Question

David Chadwick

Liberal Democrat — Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on permitting a vaccine for Bluetongue; and what discussions he has had with devolved Administrations on ensuring that vaccine is available across the United

Answer

Daniel Zeichner

Defra’s approach to bluetongue virus (BTV) considers the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice and aims to limit the spread of infection through proportionate and evidence-based control measures. Close collaborative working on bluetongue vaccin...

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