Bluetongue virus – calculating the cost of vaccination

Find out how you can calculate the cost of vaccinating your livestock against bluetongue virus and how much it could save you.

We will demonstrate the new interactive calculators that we have developed to help you estimate the cost of vaccinating your sheep and cattle, and how much it could save you e.g. through improved productivity, fertility and mortality.

Speakers

• Zoe Lloyd, AHDB (Chair)
• Vanessa Swinson, APHA
• Jennifer Morgan, AHDB
• Fiona Lovatt, Flock Health Ltd.
• Joe Henry, vet and beef and sheep farmer

Agenda

• Technical update, Vanessa Swinson
• Battle Bluetongue campaign overview, Jennifer Morgan
• The ROI from vaccination, Fiona Lovatt
• Sheep vaccine cost calculator demonstration, Fiona Lovatt
• Beef vaccine cost calculator demonstration, Joe Henry
• A levy payer’s practical experience using the calculator, Zoe Lloyd
• Q&A

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

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Further information

• Download the calculator for sheep
• 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