Vets urge farmers to vaccinate herds against bluetongue as high-risk summer for spread of virus nears

Cork vet says 'general consensus' from vets across Ireland was to vaccinate herds

Vets are being encouraged to push for BTV vaccination.

Vets are being encouraged to promote vaccination for bluetongue (BTV) to all clients as we enter a high-risk period for the spread of the disease.

“It’s the fear of the unknown, really, you’d need to give yourself peace of mind and try to cover yourself for the worst possible scenario,” said David McLaughlin, vet and director at Glasslyn Vets based in Cork.