Sheep veterinary consultancy, Teesdale, N E England. Clin Assoc Prof at Uni of Nottingham. Chair Sheep Antibiotic Gp. Clinical lead for #farmvetchampions
Joined April 2015
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Fiona Lovatt retweeted
What is the impact of #Bluetongue in the UK in 2026? an industry led survey.
We are aware of how severe an impact BTV3 is having on livestock industries in the UK in 2026.
Link to survey: shorturl.at/ghlMa
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
Please share
#Bluetongue virus webinar update 5th Aug 2026
Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rapidly increasing in both sheep and cattle. Clinical signs appear to be more severe than previous years, resulting in high mortality in sheep.
sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/bl…
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
.@PhillipaFarmVet & Fiona @FlockHealth from @SheepVetsoc will be on the NSA stand at the Sheep Event today in Malvern - please head to the stand at 12:45 to find out more about the current #bluetongue situation and ask any questions.
Visit ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue…
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
FREE WEBINAR with @RUMA_UK on 'Haemonchus - The challenge of treatment decisions'
Monday 29 June 2026 – 4pm-5pm
Panellists: David Bartley – @MoredunComms , Rob Kelly – Edinburgh University, @neryswright - Sheep consultant and SCOPS
Free to register:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/haemonchu…
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
📣 SAVE THE DATE!
📷AUTUMN CONFERENCE 2026📷
At River Court Hotel in Kilkenny, Ireland from 28th - 30th September 2026
Sign-up and programme information coming soon!
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
.@BSFHealth CPD course on 'Examination of Rams for Breeding' a practical #CPD for #vets
Wed 5th Aug 2026 from 9.30am - 5pm
Cost £450 plus vat
Contact [email protected] for more information
@BritishVets
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
A practical online short course has been designed to help sustainably manage haemonchosis using the FAMACHA scoring method.
For more info:edin.ac/4uyNjh9
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
Thank you to all our speakers, industry supporters and delegates for a fantastic Online Spring Conference today with over 100 specialist sheep vets online.
sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/sv…
@PhillipaFarmVet @sheepvetnet @djccharles
What an excellent afternoon it was - many thanks to @SheepVetsoc & all the sponsors & attendees!
Have you finished lambing?
PLEASE add your voice to bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026
Share your experiences - to contribute to better understanding UK sheep farming challenges & better evidence to support reputation.
Please RT & cascade on to your sheep farming family, friends & clients.
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
Anyone who's finished lambing?
PLEASE complete our bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026
- Contribute to better understanding the challenges farmers faced this lambing.
- Valuable to add to previous years' findings on the impact of weather, Schmallenberg, Bluetongue, joint ill, watery mouth
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
In case you missed the recent - BTV Impact Lambing 2026 - webinar from 22 April.
This event forms part of a series of webinars to provide live updates and presentations from industry experts.
Page: sheepvetsoc.org.uk/knowledge…
@ruminanthw @AHDB_BeefLamb
HAVE YOU FINISHED LAMBING YET?
If so, please go to bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026 to share your experience & contribute to better understanding of sheep farming challenges. Please RT!
Yes Happy Easter & if you have finished lambing, the PLEASE head across to our Lambing Survey - your responses really appreciated!
bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026
Have you finished lambing?
To all UK Sheep Farmers - please complete our Lambing Survey bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
**WEBINAR** Bluetongue virus update – 15th April 2026
From 5-6pm
During this technical update we'll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus (BTV) situation.
The discussion will be aimed at vets, but farmers are welcome to join.
Link: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
Fiona Lovatt retweeted
Farmers asked to share lambing challenges in new survey ift.tt/2tF8nBQ
