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September 21, 2026

Bluetongue virus update webinar – 2 September 2026

Bluetongue, Bluetongue virus technical webinar

Chair: Phillipa Page, Sheep Vet Society (SVS) president

Speakers: Gordon Hickman, Head of Exotic Disease Policy, Defra, Nicky Ogden, Synergy Farm Health, Emily Gascoigne, Synergy Farm Health, Jonathan Hobbs, North Park Veterinary Group, ,

The session held on 2 September 2026 included:

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rapidly increasing in both sheep and cattle. Hear share the latest situation in the UK.

With insights from representatives from Defra, and practical treatment considerations for affected animals from sheep and cattle vets.