UK Face Bluetongue Threat as Farmers Ignore Vaccine
Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 (Original item from March 2009)
Farmed Animals | Factory Farming | Farming Practices | International Research
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Short Description:
According to a survey for Merial Animal Health, more farmers in the United Kingdom are likely to vaccinate their animals this year versus last year, but one in four producers is still unlikely to vaccinate against bluetongue.
Abstract:
Blutetongue can cause reduced milk yields in dairy cows and lead to high mortality, abortion, and fertility loss in both cattle and sheep. In 2008, 71% of dairy farmers, 65% of beef farmers, and 65% of sheep farmers vaccinated. In 2009, 30% of beef and dairy producers said they were likely to forgo vaccinating their animals, while 70% of sheep and dairy farmers and 58% of beef producers planned to vaccinate.
Some farmers consider the risk of a bluetongue outbreak to be so low that vaccinations aren't warranted.
Spot Check Number:
1242
Sponsor:
Merial Animal Health
Animal Type:
Farm Animals, Cows
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
150 farmers; 40 vets
Population Descriptors:
United Kingdom farmers
Year Conducted:
March 2009
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