The Bluetongue vaccine should be available any day now and it's a relief that so many farmers have placed orders and are getting prepared. Large numbers of the Bluetongue carrying midges have been reported in Belgium and the Netherlands and, with warmer weather on the cards, these are worrying times.
Our message is to encourage everyone to be as vigilant as possible in looking for symptoms of this silent killer. Livestock editor Jonathan Long and FW photographer Jonathan Page have produced some videos, picture galleries and practical content as step by step advice to help you spot the signs and cope with the vaccination process.
There's a lot of material about on treatment options and prevention methods so make the most of it and keep us posted on anything else you require from us to help you through. Farmers can respond to this blog or use the website forums at FWiSpace share their experiences, express a view or just let off steam.
We need to hear your fears, concerns, ideas and thoughts and we need to know how our livestock content can best meet your needs this spring and summer. Keep us posted and we will respond.