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Bluetongue virus update – 5th August 2026

CPD event

5th Aug 2026
from 5pm - 6pm

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rapidly increasing in both sheep and cattle. Clinical signs appear to be more severe than previous years, resulting in high mortality in sheep.

During this webinar we’ll share the latest updates on the current situation.

Speakers

  • AHDB Chair
  • Gordon Hickman, Defra
  • Neil Shand, NBA
  • Phil Stocker, NSA

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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.

If you are unable to attend, please still register and you will be sent a recording following the event.

You can also submit questions ahead of the webinar.

Further information

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