190 outbreaks of bluetongue confirmed in France, a number that has quadrupled in 8 days

Published 2024년 8월 23일

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France is currently experiencing a severe outbreak of Bluetongue (BT) disease, with 190 outbreaks reported as of August 22 across 11 departments, marking a fourfold increase in just eight days. This outbreak is caused by the new serotype 3 of the virus, first identified in the Netherlands in September 2023, and has since spread to neighboring countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The disease affects domestic and wild ruminants, causing symptoms such as fever, respiratory issues, and pregnancy loss. Although a vaccination campaign was initiated on August 12, the National Sheep Federation criticizes the late start and calls for more vaccines. Additionally, France is grappling with an epizootic of BT serotype 8 in the south, leading to the death of countless animals. This situation has triggered protests by farmers, who are demanding compensation and state aid.

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Bluetongue (BT), also known as blue tongue disease, is a viral disease affecting domestic (sheep, cattle, goats) and wild ruminants. As of August 22, 190 outbreaks had been recorded, spread across the following departments: Aisne, Ardennes, Haute Marne, Marne, Meurthe et Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Nord, Oise, Pas-de-Calais. The number of outbreaks has more than quadrupled in France in eight days. "We are facing an explosion of cases, but still close to the first outbreaks (...) in an area that is not expanding much," the ministry said. This new serotype, first detected in the Netherlands, was reported in July in Belgium, near the French border. The spread of FCO is also accelerating in Europe, with Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium also being heavily affected. A targeted vaccination campaign was launched on 12 August. This start is considered to have started too late according to the National Sheep Federation (FNO). We are indeed in an explosion phase. We could have vaccinated a ...

Source: Bfmtv