Bluetongue virus – May update

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

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.

Speakers and agenda

• Welcome and introductions – Phil Stocker, CEO, National Sheep Association (Chair)
• Technical update – Caroline Povey, Policy Lead, Exotic Disease Control, Defra
• Cattle fertility case study – Neil Shand, CEO, National Beef Association
  
• In-practice experiences – Will Stevenson, Clinical Director, Three Rivers and Chapelfield Farm Practice
  
• Scotland update – Jim Jack, Policy Officer, Bluetongue lead – disease control branch, Scottish Government
• Q&A session with Sheila Voas, Gareth Hateley and our guest speakers

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

• Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
• Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for beef 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