Bluetongue virus update – 11 March 2026
March 20, 2026
Bluetongue virus update – 11 March 2026
Bluetongue, Bluetongue update and farmer Q&A, Bluetongue virus technical webinar
Chair: Zoe Lloyd - Animal Health & Welfare Scientist AHDB
Speakers: Gordon Hickman, Head of Exotic Disease Policy, Defra, Jim Jack, Bluetongue Policy Lead, Scottish Government, Estevao Simoes, Veterinary Adviser exotic and endemic diseases, International Trade, Scottish Government, Natalie Sampson, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Welsh Government
The session held on 11 March 2026 included:
A disease situation update from Defra
Upcoming changes for the 2026 high vector period from Scottish and Welsh government
Live Q&A.