Sara Pedersen
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Farm animal vet focused on trimming, treating & talking cows' feet. Farmers Weekly Livestock Adviser of the Year 2023. All views my own.
Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Joined November 2011
🚨#DoNotWaitVaccinate Campaign Bluetongue has had devastating impacts in Europe. We need to act now & do everything we can to protect Welsh livestock. ☎️Pick up phone 🩺Speak to your vet 🛡️Protect your livestock #BattleBluetongue
@WVSCAber @IechydDainfo @ruminanthw
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Llongyfarchiadau Jacqui! 👏 Planting trees on agricultural land remains a contentious issue in Wales, so this scholarship will provide really valuable insights. Looking forward to seeing the outcome.
🌾 Introducing Our 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholars We are delighted to unveil our new cohort of 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholars, alongside their valued Sponsors. We can’t wait to follow their progress and travels as they begin their Nuffield journeys. (Pt.1/2)
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A short message on the current #Bluetongue situation in Wales.📽️ Remember - vaccination is the best way to protect livestock and livelihoods from the worst impacts of Bluetongue, so please talk to your vet now. #DoNotWaitVaccinate 👉 https://t.co/tdbT3LAqE5
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#BattleBluetongue webinars today w imp updates from 🏴 Vaccination remains our best chance of defence. #DoNotWaitVaccinate
#NacOedwchBrechwch
Want to hear more about the recent BTV-3 cases in Wales? Hear from industry experts on the next #BattleBluetongue webinar: https://t.co/QZMbMJMe9Q Please send questions in advance for our speakers via: https://t.co/wPQoUJlMnb
@ruminantHW @theAHDB”
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PhD Submitted ✅ Fair to say this hasn’t been straightforward but looking forward to defending this beast in my viva. 277 pages… 69,734 words on hoof trimming technique. #PhDLife
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You might have heard that a small number of cases of Bluetongue have recently been identified in Wales. 🔵What is Bluetongue? 🔵How is it spread? 🔵What are the clinical signs? 🔵How can livestock keepers protect their animals? Watch this animation and find out more.
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HUGE congraulations to @DickieRandL Thoroughly deserved.
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We have put in place this temporary control zone to help prevent the spread of Bluetongue in Wales. This is because we have clear evidence of active midge-borne transmission of BTV-3 infection following further investigations at the affected farm. https://t.co/RmPS9QtqT8
Following the confirmation of Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) at a premises in Monmouthshire, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has announced a Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) will be put in place around the farm from Wednesday 1 October. https://t.co/qfsHmSrNQU
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Livestock keepers - remain vigilant for the signs of #Bluetongue and discuss the merits of vaccination with your vet. Vaccination is our best defence against Bluetongue. If you suspect Bluetongue, report it immediately to @APHAgovUK on 0300 303 8268. https://t.co/FK3E9lc7DM
This morning, Deputy First Minister @Huw4Ogmore and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Richard Irvine updated Senedd ETRA committee members on Wales' Bluetongue situation. Key messages: Livestock keepers should discuss vaccination with their vets and stay vigilant for disease signs. 📽️
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Amazing how many 'proper men' in the @NockDeightonAg livestock mart are VERY reluctant to touch a woman to save her life even if she's only plastic! #BraOfDefibOn Come on boys! We're on the landing outside the Chaplaincy. Come and get your skills up @ResusCouncilUK #restartaheart
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You don’t need to see severe clinical signs for Bluetongue to cause devastating impacts. In areas where it affected last yr there have been significant & ongoing effects on fertility. This has severely impacted businesses #DoNotWaitVaccinate
#NacOedwchBrechwch
#BattleBluetongue
@SaraPedersen3 Really , really important btv produces schmallenberg like fertility and foetal deformity problems ( especially in cattle) farms in Norfolk were hit very hard last year even though they didn’t see a lot of acute disease in adults
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Further cases of Bluetongue in Wales confirmed. Protect stock now before the breeding season - speak to your vet about vaccination. #DoNotWaitVaccinate
#NacOedwchBrechwch
#BattleBluetongue
Bluetongue serotype 3 has been identified at two premises in Powys; one near Llangammarch Wells and one near Gladestry. Livestock keepers - remain vigilant & practice safe sourcing. Talk with your vet about Bluetongue, including vaccination. Report suspect cases to @APHAgovUK
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"I was quite shocked to hear of Nick's experiences with Bluetongue." Our President @AledNfu is urging farmers to speak to their vets about vaccinating against Bluetongue virus ⤵️
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Just a reminder that if you are in the UK and looking for information on BTV - it's all here: vaccination, disease, treatment, prevention, latest information on testing and moving stock
ruminanthw.org.uk
Cattle & Sheep Health & Welfare Survey 2020
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🚨VETS WORKING IN WALES🚨 After two cases of Bluetongue were reported in Wales last week, OCVO are holding a webinar tomorrow at 4.30pm. Check your inboxes for the link or contact your VDP #DoNotWaitVaccinate
#NacOedwchBrechwch
#BattleBluetognue
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Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) in Wales
gov.wales
Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
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80 cases of BTV-3 now (and one BTV-8) note that the UK only reports the initial confirmed cases on a farm not the total number of animals affected - its a lot, lot higher than this and unlike last year these are high livestock density regions https://t.co/DTRAM5pmg2
gov.uk
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.
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@SaraPedersen3 It was unfortunately inevitable at this point … it’s a race between the weather and the virus at this point but it’ll be 6 weeks or so before it slows now
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Mae seroteip 3 y tafod glas wedi'i nodi ar ddau safle yng Nghymru, un yn Sir Fynwy ac un ym Mhowys. Dylai ceidwaid da byw barhau i fod yn wyliadwrus a phrynu da byw o lefydd diogel. Siaradwch â'ch milfeddyg am y clefyd, a brechu yn ei erbyn ac adrodd achosion amheus i APHA.
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It’s not too late to vaccinate - it remains the best way to protect livestock. #DoNotWaitVaccinate
#BattleBluetongue
Bluetongue serotype 3 has been identified at two premises in Wales, one in Monmouthshire and one in Powys. Livestock keepers should remain vigilant & practice safe sourcing of livestock. Talk with your vet about Bluetongue, including vaccination and report suspect cases to APHA.
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