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Join Ami Sawran and Robyn Lowe on 04.09.24 for some update information on the most recent BTV-3 outbreaks. In this podcast we discuss historical Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Bluetongue virus surveillance and frameworks put in place to plan interventions and strategies for the next BTV outbreak, and how the current outbreak fits with what we expected.
Ami Sawran BVSc PgCertVPS CertAVP(CP) PhD FRCVS, explains the current restricted zones in East Anglia and the unexpected outbreak in Yorkshire and how the 2 different scenarios (expected/ unexpected) will be handled. For
How sheep, cattle and camelids present with BTV-3 is
Take home messages:
· If in doubt report it!
· Restricted areas include Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex
· 20km restriction zone around Yorkshire outbreak
· As BTV is circulating the UK midge population, culling is NO longer necessary
· Treat the animal with supportive medicine including pain relief
· Check the APHA or ring their helpline for advice
· 3 unauthorised vaccines in the pipeline, if you are interested in trialling them please get in touch
Where can I find support?
https://ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/
BTV hotline: 024 7771 0386 (chose APHA option)
By Veterinary Voices UKJoin Ami Sawran and Robyn Lowe on 04.09.24 for some update information on the most recent BTV-3 outbreaks. In this podcast we discuss historical Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Bluetongue virus surveillance and frameworks put in place to plan interventions and strategies for the next BTV outbreak, and how the current outbreak fits with what we expected.
Ami Sawran BVSc PgCertVPS CertAVP(CP) PhD FRCVS, explains the current restricted zones in East Anglia and the unexpected outbreak in Yorkshire and how the 2 different scenarios (expected/ unexpected) will be handled. For
How sheep, cattle and camelids present with BTV-3 is
Take home messages:
· If in doubt report it!
· Restricted areas include Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex
· 20km restriction zone around Yorkshire outbreak
· As BTV is circulating the UK midge population, culling is NO longer necessary
· Treat the animal with supportive medicine including pain relief
· Check the APHA or ring their helpline for advice
· 3 unauthorised vaccines in the pipeline, if you are interested in trialling them please get in touch
Where can I find support?
https://ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/
BTV hotline: 024 7771 0386 (chose APHA option)

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