Virbac has announced that Syvazul BTV 8 is now in stock and available for immediate order through veterinary wholesalers across England, Scotland and Wales, giving UK farm vets access to a BTV-8 vaccine for sheep and cattle.

Bluetongue Serotype 8 was detected in the SouthWest of England towards the end of last year's vector season and has since been confirmed in the SouthEast, including East Sussex.

The vaccine can be used during pregnancy and lactation and carries a zero-day withdrawal period.

Sarah Kearney, Product Manager at Virbac, said: "We understand the pressure livestock farmers are under regarding the threat of Bluetongue."

"By making Syvazul BTV 8 vaccine available now, we are enabling vets and farmers to implement vaccination protocols early, so providing the best possible defence for their animals."