BVD Roundtable 2016
Farmers Weekly and Boehringer Ingelheim hosted a roundtable in Birmingham, just one week after the launch of BVD-Free to discuss
what must happen next to ensure England and Wales successfully tackle the virulent virus.
THE DELEGATES
1. Gavin Watkins, Senior veterinary officer for the Welsh government
2. Michael Seals, Derbyshire farmer and chairman of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England
3. Oli Hodgkinson, Vet from Trefaldwyn Vets, Powys, and board member of the British Cattle Veterinary Association
4. James Evans, Beef farmer from Linley, Shropshire, and AHDB Beef and Lamb board member
5. Paul Westaway, Beef farmer from Dymock, Gloucestershire, BVD-Free
communications chairman and AHDB Beef and Lamb board member
6. Bill Mellor Beef and sheep farmer, Stockport, Greater Manchester, and BVD-Free chairman
7. Derek Armstrong AHDB programme manager for endemic disease
8. Ed Lister Dairy farmer, Chester, Cheshire
9. Klaus Doll, The University of Giessen’s veterinary examination office
10. Chris Mallon Director of the National Beef Assocation
11. Chris Dodds Executive secretary of the Livestock Auctioneers Association
12. Karl Schneider, Editorial director, Farmers Weekly
13. Matt Yarnall, Brand Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim