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Changes to the BTV testing approach in England – webinar invite for veterinary colleagues for Thursday 10 September 2026 at 6pm

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You are invited to a briefing call hosted by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to introduce additional measures relating to bluetongue (BTV) policy and diagnostic processes. The change to this process will make it quicker and easier for vets to confirm disease based on clinical symptoms alone.

Date: Thursday 10 September 2026

Time: 18:00–19:00

Join via this link:  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/348411415200950?p=wltgK6ZBTzfeE20s6o

The session will be chaired by Irene Cristofaro, Veterinary Director for APHA. She will be joined by Ele Brown (Deputy CVO) and Aled Edwards (APHA service owner) and there will be an opportunity to ask questions to the speakers.

If you are unable to attend the webinar, you will be able to access a recording following the event.

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