Debate contribution: Bluetongue
Debate contribution by Mr Andrew Muir on .
- MLA
- Mr Andrew Muir
- Party at the time
- Alliance Party
- Date
- 7 September 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Bluetongue
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5669981
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I encourage all livestock keepers to consult their private veterinary practitioner for advice on vaccinating their livestock against the threat of BTV-3. That is not compulsory; it is optional, and vaccines are available at the moment. We will continue to monitor the availability of vaccines. It is up to every livestock keeper to make a decision on that. Alongside the availability of the vaccine, we will continue to promote awareness of the issue.
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