Can Bluetongue be prevented?
Currently there is no vaccine available to protect cattle from bluetongue in cattle. There is one vaccine available for type 10 in sheep. Controlling gnat populations by draining stagnant pools of water, debris filled water areas, and applying insecticides in areas that cannot be drained help. In warmer climates and in certain situations, housing cattle during the day can be beneficial, as the insects tend to feed primarily in the early morning and the evening.
