Bluetongue – your questions answered | Dorset County Showground member briefing

02 September 2026, 18:30 – 20:30

Dorset County Showground

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Bluetongue continues to spread across parts of England. Join NFU experts, APHA specialists and veterinary advisers for the latest updates on restrictions, vaccination, biosecurity and practical steps to protect your livestock business.

Bluetongue remains an evolving situation.

These important events will bring together leading experts and industry representatives to provide the latest updates, answer your questions, and share practical advice on managing the risks associated with bluetongue.

Who should attend?

We strongly encourage attendance from: Livestock keepers, farm workers, farm apprentices, family members involved in day-to-day stock management.

Why attend?

These sessions are designed to give NFU members:

  • clear, reliable and up-to-date information
  • direct access to experts working at the forefront of the issues around bluetongue
  • the opportunity to ask questions
  • practical advice to help protect livestock and business operations.

What will be covered?

At the event you will get the latest information on:

  • The current Bluetongue situation and confirmed cases.
  • How the virus spreads and what it means for livestock producers.
  • Surveillance, testing requirements and movement restrictions.
  • Practical on-farm biosecurity measures to help reduce risk.
  • The NFU's ongoing engagement with Defra, APHA and industry partners.

The meeting will be chaired by Dorset NFU Deputy Chair Nigel Friend.

The panel will include:

  • NFU South Livestock Board Chair Mark Weekes
  • Tom Clarke, Clinical Director, Synergy Farm Health

Refreshments

Refreshments will be provided during the event.

Book your place now

Secure your place today to hear the latest bluetongue updates and put your questions directly to NFU, APHA and veterinary experts.

Find all NFU South bluetongue events.


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This page was first published on 24 August 2026.


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