Belgium to stop mandatory BTV and EHD vaccination in 2026
In 2026, Belgium will no longer require mandatory vaccination against bluetongue (BTV) serotypes 3 and 8 (BTV-3 and BTV-8) and epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD). This was announced by Federal Minister of Agriculture David Clarinval. Reimbursement for the vaccinations will also be discontinued. Mandatory vaccination was introduced last year to mitigate the consequences of the BTV-3 outbreak in 2024. BTV-8 and EHD were included in the vaccination requirement because of the advancement of the
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