Although the webinar has concluded, the recording remains freely available to the public. The webinar on 29 September 2026 13:00–14:30 CEST brought together leading experts to address the sudden emergence and spread of the Shamonda Europe virus, share critical diagnostic updates, and discuss practical strategies for disease surveillance and on-farm health management.
The panel of experts in virology, pathology, and field epidemiology showcased key scientific findings and practical insights developed through rapid cross-border collaboration between veterinarians, researchers, regional reference laboratories, and livestock producers.
The programme featured:
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FVE Animal Health Webinar Series Overview, presented by Jane R. Clark (Federation of Veterinarians of Europe – FVE)
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Virology & Epidemiology of Symbol Serogroup Viruses, presented by Kerstin Wernike (Federal Research Institute for Animal Health – FLI, Germany)
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Clinical Metagenomics & Outbreak Discovery, presented by Jean-Luc Guérin (National Veterinary School of Toulouse – ENVT/INRAE, France)
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On-Farm Dynamics & Swiss Field Survey Insights, presented by Helen Huber (Calf Health Service Switzerland – RGS, Switzerland)
The presentations were followed by a live Q&A panel discussion with the experts, examining vector transmission, sampling protocols and the importance of transboundary cooperation in managing emerging vector-borne diseases.
Watch the recording HERE .
