Bluetongue virus update – 11th March 2026 recording - Sheep Veterinary Society

Bluetongue, Webinars

During this webinar we’ll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus situation and discuss upcoming changes for the 2026 high-risk period.

Speakers

Gordon Hickman, Head of Exotic Disease Policy, Defra
Jim Jack, Bluetongue Policy Lead, Scottish Government
Estevao Simoes, Veterinary Adviser exotic and endemic diseases, International Trade, Scottish Government
Natalie Sampson, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Welsh Government

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Useful links from the webinar:

BTV Infection in Calves Factsheet: https://ruminanthw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BTV-3_in-Calves-Factsheet_A4_260224_PrintNoBleed.pdf
BTV-8 vaccine information: https://ruminanthw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bluetongue-Serotype-8-Vaccine-Information-2026.pdf
Reporting BTV: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue
Bluetongue case updates: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation

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