NFU Bluetongue member briefings – Sedgemoor Market
20 August 2026, 14:00 – 15:00
Sedgemoor Market
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
Refreshments
Refreshments will be provided during the event.
Hear from an expert panel
As well as a veterinary expert from Torch Vets and APHA specialists there will be a team of NFU experts.
Tom Bradshaw
Tom farms in partnership with his wife, Emily, and his parents in North Essex. Alongside a small owned farm they run a larger contract farming business growing a range of combinable crops across 950 hectares in North East Essex.
Clare Wise
Clare is a mixed farmer from County Durham, farming sheep, cattle and arable. Following a career within the food chain, Clare returned home to run her fifth generation family farm.
Phoebe Traquair
Phoebe is the NFU livestock adviser. Phoebe works with the National Livestock Board and chief livestock adviser to represent beef and sheep members in policy development and the supply chain. The livestock team regularly meets with key industry stakeholders, including Defra and meat processors.
Cat McLaughlin
Catherine (Cat) McLaughlin is the NFU's Chief Animal Health and Welfare Adviser and is currently serving as a director of RUMA Agriculture after serving as its chair for six years.
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