Restrictions Are Expanding – Are You Prepared?
Bluetongue (BTV-3) continues to spread across parts of England, with restrictions and movement controls affecting livestock businesses in many areas.
For cattle, sheep and goat keepers, the situation is evolving rapidly and many farmers are asking:
- What does this mean for my business?
- Can I move livestock?
- What testing requirements apply?
- How will this affect breeding, sales and future planning?
- Where can I get reliable, practical advice
Understanding the latest guidance is essential to avoid disruption and make informed decisions for your farm.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 25th August 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Filleigh Village Hall, Filleigh. EX32 0RS
What you’ll learn
- Latest Bluetongue update
- Testing requirements and considerations
- Vaccination updates and guidance
- Current disease data and trends
- Animal Health and Welfare Pathway (AHWP) update
- Practical implications for livestock businesses
- Questions and answers with veterinary specialists
This workshop is funded for those Farmers in North Devon and Torridge
Speaker
Sophia Elworthy BVSc MRCVS – Torch Farm Vets
Sophia grew up on a beef and sheep farm on the edge of Exmoor and is now settled on a dairy and sheep farm near Swimbridge. Her main area of focus includes dairy herd health work with a particular interest in preventative health work and benchmarking key performance indicators.
Outside of work she enjoys running round the lanes of Swimbridge as well as helping out on the family farm with lambing, milking and calf rearing.
How to register
This is a free, inperson workshop. Please book your place Eventbrite and secure your free ticket.
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