A new disease worries animal breeders in Europe

Published 2023년 5월 21일

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Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, has been diagnosed in cattle in Sardinia and Sicily, Italy, marking the first time the disease has been reported in Europe. The disease, which is also found in Asia, Australia, and Africa, causes symptoms such as high fever, lethargy, and lack of appetite in livestock, and can lead to significant productivity losses, particularly on dairy farms. EHD is most often spread in late summer and early autumn, especially in low-lying, wet areas. There are currently no approved vaccines for the disease.

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Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in cattle was diagnosed for the first time in Europe. The disease was reported in Sardinia, Italy. A little later and in Sicily. There are already outbreaks in Spain, informs Agrarheute. Ivan Hristanov: BGN 3 million was damaged by bluetongue vaccines The viral disease is clinically indistinguishable from ruminant bluetongue. It is also transmitted by mosquitoes (midges) and is not dangerous for humans. EHD was first diagnosed in the United States in 1955 and has since spread to Asia, Australia, and Africa. North American species of deer and antelope are particularly susceptible to infection. Typical symptoms of the disease are sudden high fever, lethargy and lack of appetite. Bloody diarrhea may also occur. The disease is usually fatal in white-tailed deer. Cattle, buffalo, goats and sheep can become ill from EHB. Among livestock, cattle are currently the most affected, and the clinical symptoms are indistinguishable from bluetongue. The ...

Source: Agri