Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found?

Episode 432,   Mar 19, 03:00 PM

Work to find a vaccine for the BTV-3 strain of bluetongue continues after cases were confirmed in cows and sheep in England.

Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr Carrie Batten from The Pirbright Institute, and AHDB's Head of Animal Health and Welfare, Dr Mandy Nevel, join host John Bates to discuss how much progress has been made.

Useful links
Bluetongue virus | AHDB
Bluetongue virus technical webinars | AHDB
The Pirbright Institute | Preventing and controlling viral diseases

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