The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality in the Netherlands has clarified its stance on the use of car vaccines for bluetongue virus (BTV-3), stating such vaccines are not permitted for major animal diseases like bluetongue, but only for farm-related diseases. The ministry is awaiting the development of a standard vaccine for BTV-3, anticipated to be ready in one to two months. This will allow farmers to vaccinate their cattle, sheep, and goats against BTV-3 ahead of the summer season, ensuring better protection for their livestock.