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1. Where is BTV-8 now?2. What other strains of bluetongue are present in continental Europe? 3. Where have infected imports arrived?4. What can be done to reduce the threat to Scotland?
5. What is Bluetongue?6. What are the symptoms?7. What are the implications for infected animals?8. How is Bluetongue spread?9. How do we think the first animal in the UK caught the disease?10. Has the disease spread since this discovery ?
11. Is Bluetongue a concern for public health reasons?12. Is meat safe to eat?13. What should I do if I have visited an affected livestock premises?14. Will the countryside be closed in the event of an outbreak?
15. What legislation is in place?16. What movement controls are in place?17. What zones are currently in place in Great Britain?18. How do the vaccination requirements affect movement controls?19. Do movement restrictions apply to semen, ova and embryo movement?
20. Has the UK lost its status as being officially Bluetongue free?21. What impact does this have on exports from affected areas?22. What steps should I take when buying cattle or sheep to ensure they meet Scottish vaccination requirements?23. Will I lose my organic status if I vaccinate against Bluetongue?24. What are the implications of vaccination for trade?25. Does any milk or meat withdrawal time apply to Bluetongue vaccination?
26. Can susceptible animals be vaccinated against Bluetongue?27. Is vaccine available in Scotland to protect susceptible livestock?28. What are the key elements of the Vaccination campaign?
29. When must my animals be vaccinated by?30. What happens if I do not vaccinate my animals?31. Can I vaccinate my animals, or must vaccination be carried out by a vet?32. Is vaccination compulsory?33. Why is compulsory vaccination being suspended on 25 October?34. Will vaccination be required in 2010?35. Can vaccination be carried out during the TFP?36. What about cattle which will have had their first dose only by 25 October?37. Should animals who are approaching a year since they were first vaccinated receive a booster?38. Can animals given their primary course during the summer be given a booster during the TFP?39. Does the same manufacturer's vaccine need to be used for boosters?
40. How do I source the vaccine?41. What are the vaccine dosage requirements?42. What size are the bottles?43. What if I do not need a full bottle to vaccinate all my animals?44. How do I store the vaccine?45. My cattle requires two doses of vaccine, can I order all the vaccine at once?46. Can you double-up the BTV-8 vaccination with any other treatments?47. Does vaccination against BTV-8 provide protection against other strains of Bluetongue?48. There are a number of Bluetongue vaccines now available in Scotland. Does it matter if different manufacturer's vaccines are used?49. Are there any known adverse reactions to the Bluetongue vaccine?50. Is the vaccine safe for use in pregnant animals?
51. What exemptions apply to compulsory vaccination of cattle and sheep?52. Why are exemptions in place for the animals remaining on Shetland?53. Are exemptions in place for animals on other islands?54. Why vaccinate animals, moving from the Scottish islands to the GB mainland, at a communal collection point?55. How is an exemption obtained for animals kept for scientific research, where vaccination would interfere with that research?
56. Why is surveillance being carried out?57. What were animals be tested for?58. How many blood tests were taken?59. When will livestock keepers know the results of the tests?60. What will happen if it is found that an animal has not been vaccinated?61. Whose responsibility is it after the sheep have been sold?
62. What disinfectants are effective against Bluetongue?63. What insecticides can I use to protect my animals from vectors that can transmit Bluetongue virus?64. What biosecurity precautions can I take to protect my ruminant animals from Bluetongue?65. Who do I contact if I suspect disease may be present in one of my animals?
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