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May 30, 2025

May Bluetongue BTV-3 update

Bluetongue update and farmer Q&A

Chair: Phil Stocker - NSA

Speakers:

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