Bluetongue virus update: High-risk period

This webinar will discuss the 2026 bluetongue high-risk period. It will cover the importance of staying vigilant as temperatures rise and the risk of bluetongue transmission increases.

It will also include insights from Europe and the recent lambing survey.

The speakers are:

• Rudolf Reichel, APHA Chair
• Gordon Hickman, Defra
• Fiona Lovatt, Flock Health Ltd
• Christopher Sanders, The Pirbright Institute

The webinar will close with a Q&A session and you can also submit questions in advance.

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

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

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