Bluetongue virus update – 8 October

During this webinar we will share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus situation. 

Agenda

• Chair, Phillipa Page, Sheep Veterinary Consultant, Flock Health Ltd.
• Policy and technical updates, Gordon Hickman, Head of Exotic Disease Policy, Defra
• Updates on Welsh policy and BTV-3 in Wales, Natalie Sampson, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Welsh Government
• Insights and in-practice experiences, Ed Simmons, vet and BCVA Board Member
• Bluetongue vaccination experiences in Jersey, Rui Couchinho, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer
• Q&A session with the speakers

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.

You can also submit questions ahead of the webinar.

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