With bluetongue cases continuing to rise this season, The AG Show team's focus is on South West England, one of the hardest-hit parts of the country, to find out what it's really like on the ground.
We catch up with a Cornish beef, sheep and arable farmer whose livestock have been affected, and hear from a Devon-based vet about just how busy things have been, plus the latest on vaccination efforts.
The message is clear: don't wait until bluetongue is on your doorstep before taking action. Support and advice are available through the AHDB Bluetongue Virus Hotline on **024 7771 0386**.
Plus, we look at how this summer's heatwaves have added to the challenges facing UK dairy farmers and what it could mean for the months ahead.
**SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)**
Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB
Bluetongue virus update - 5 August 2026 | AHDB Webinar
How have the recent heatwaves impacted GB milk production? | AHDB
Hot weather and heat extremes | AHDB
Dry weather and drought | AHDB
Support for farmers | AHDB
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