The National Sheep Association (NSA) and the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) have joined forces to offer practical advice to farmers as cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) grow, especially in the south west. "We must acknowledge that there are risks involved with moving animals in the face of a disease outbreak, even though the vector for disease transmission is a midge. The NSA and SVS are advising all farmers to discuss their plans with their vet, especially if animals have not yet been vaccinated.