Bluetongue virus webinar – 13 May
May 22, 2026
Bluetongue virus webinar – 13 May
Bluetongue, 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, Kate Ingram - Virbac veterinary technical adviser, Dr Sioned Timothy, technical services manager livestock at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Silvia Carrera Monje - Area Manager for Laboratorios Syva
The session held on 13 May 2026 included:
An update from our speakers who shared the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus situation as well as Scottish policy from 1 June 2026 and the associated licensing.
Live Q&A.