Bluetongue virus – August update

During this webinar we will share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus situation. We will also discuss vaccination and the findings from the Netherlands.

Gareth Hateley from the BCVA will chair an open panel discussion about BTV-3, drawing on the findings from the outbreak and response in the Netherlands, and vaccination.

There will also be an opportunity for questions at the end of the webinar.

Guests

• Carrie Batten, Pirbright
• Kevin Harrison, sheep farmer
• Richard Hepple, APHA
• Pilar Romero, APHA
• Cristina Ruiz Martin, APHA
• Neil Shand, National Beef Association
• Vanessa Swinson, APHA

This event forms part of a series of webinars that we are running to share timely and accurate information to help you understand what the latest updates mean for the UK.

If you are unable to attend, please still register and you will be sent a recording following the event.

Please note this webinar's start time is scheduled for BST. Your device might inadvertently change it to another time zone, please check your joining link to make sure this hasn't happened.

Further information

• Bluetongue movements checker tool
• Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
• Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
• Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
• Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
• If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
• Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB