Bluetongue virus – preparing for the high-risk period

During a series of webinars, we will share timely and accurate updates on the current bluetongue situation, including technical information from expert speakers, to help you understand what the latest updates mean for the UK.

During this webinar, we will talk about how to prepare for a BTV-3 high-risk period. There will also be time for Q&As so you can ask any questions you may have relating to the recent updates.

Speakers

• Dr Marion England, Pirbright
• Gordon Hickman, Defra
• Joe Henry, Sheep Veterinary Society

Agenda

• Preparing for the high-risk period
• Midge activity, seasonality and the surveillance from the Met office and APHA
• Updates and learnings from the current European BTV-3 situation
• Q&A discussion

This event forms part of a series of webinars that we are running to provide regular updates and presentations from industry experts.

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 GMT. Your device might inadvertently change it to another time zone, please double check your joining link to make sure this hasn't happened.

Further information

• 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 bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
• Listen to our podcast: Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found?
• Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB