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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
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
- Bluetongue movements checker tool
- Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
- Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
- Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
- Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support