Britain Needs a National Plan
A call for coordinated vaccination, surveillance, early warning, farmer support, and a long-term pathway towards disease freedom.
Farming Solutions Ltd has published an independent public policy proposal calling on Defra and the UK Government to establish a properly funded national strategy to control Bluetongue BTV-3 and reduce the burden being carried by farmers.
Independent policy proposal – not Government or official veterinary guidance
WHY THIS MATTERS
Bluetongue BTV-3 is placing serious pressure on livestock farmers and rural communities…
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Confirmed potential outbreaks Premises under investigation
Defra/APHA figures reported as at 25 August 2026. These are a dated snapshot and will change.
FARMERS ARE CARRYING THE LOSSES. BRITAIN NEEDS A NATIONAL PLAN.
Monitoring the outbreak is necessary, but monitoring alone is not a national control strategy.
The proposal calls for coordinated vaccination, midge surveillance, virus monitoring, strategic testing, early warning, farmer education, targeted support and measurable progress towards disease freedom.
What can you do?
If you are a farmer or livestock keeper:
1. Read the proposal.
2. Send it to your constituency MP.
3. Include your name, farm postcode and constituency.
4. Explain briefly how Bluetongue is affecting your farm, customers or local area.
5. Ask for a written response and ask your MP to raise the issue with the Secretary of State for Defra.
6. Share the proposal with farming groups, livestock organisations, markets and agricultural businesses.
7. Send relevant responses to Farming Solutions Ltd so campaign progress can be reported publicly.
Keep up with the campaign
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