May Bluetongue BTV-3 update
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