NFU urges members to take part in the 2026 BTV-3 impact survey
Take part in Ruminant Health and Welfare Group’s 2026 BTV-3 impact survey.
The RWHG (Ruminant Health and Welfare Group) has launched an industry-wide survey to understand the impact of bluetongue virus in the UK in 2026.
The questions cover current impacts on flocks and herds, BTV status, and also seeks views on vaccination.
“It is so important everyone takes part in the survey to help our industry best prepare for the ongoing fight against this terrible disease.”
NFU Acting Livestock Board Chair Clare Wise
Who should take part?
RWHG want to hear from all farmers to understand the impact of BTV on flocks and herds – not only those who have received confirmation of bluetongue on farm but all dairy and livestock farmers.
Why take part?
The survey is the best way for industry to get a realistic and fair report of what is happening on farms across the country and it will help the industry prepare for the on-going impact of the disease.
NFU Acting Livestock Board Chair Clare Wise said: “Bluetongue is a significant threat in our lives as farm business owners and animal custodians. That’s why it is so important everyone takes part in the survey to help our industry best prepare for the ongoing fight against this terrible disease.”
With ethical research approval from the University of Nottingham, the RWHG will analyse the results quickly and publish relevant outputs on a regular basis. All responses will remain anonymous unless contact details are provided by the respondent.
