The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has, on 4 September, permitted the use of 3 unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines within the United Kingdom. The Defra Press Release refers.
These vaccines cannot be used without an appropriate licence being in place.
Further information on the specific licences granted, vaccines and permit requirements for these products is available on the Defra pages under; Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccination
Should you wish to use any BTV-3 vaccine, please contact your private veterinarian.
Further information and updates regarding BTV is available on; Bluetongue: news, information and guidance for livestock keepers
Pharmacovigilance reporting
Manufacturers of these products are reminded that reports of suspected adverse events after the use of BTV3 vaccines, including suspected lack of efficacy, must be submitted to the VMD within 10 - 15 calendar days of awareness via your electronic reporting system.
If you are a veterinary surgeon or animal keeper you should report a suspected problem within 7 calendar days to the relevant pharmaceutical company (as detailed on the package leaflet).
For any questions regarding the procedure for reporting adverse events, please use the following email: adverse.events@vmd.gov.uk.