Three more cases of bluetongue discovered in Norfolk and Suffolk, United Kingdom

Published 2024년 8월 29일

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Bluetongue virus BTV-3 has been confirmed in three animals in Norfolk and East Suffolk, England, leading to the imposition of a 20km temporary control zone and the culling of the affected animals. The virus, primarily spread by midges, can affect cattle, sheep, and other ruminants, causing clinical signs and productivity issues, or in severe cases, death. However, it does not affect people and meat and milk from infected animals are safe to consume. The Chief Veterinary Officer has called for increased vigilance and responsible sourcing of livestock due to the rising number of cases in Northern Europe. Farmers are required to report any suspicion of the disease to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

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Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) has been confirmed in three more animals on farms near Norwich in Norfolk and Lowestoft in East Suffolk. Therefore, a 20km temporary control zone (TCZ) was imposed over a wider area, and all three animals will be humanely culled to minimise the risk of onward transmission. Movement restrictions apply to cattle, sheep, and other ruminants, as well as their germinal products. On 26th August Defra confirmed the first case of bluetongue virus BTV3 in a single sheep on a farm in South Norfolk. A 20km temporary control zone was put in place around the farm near Haddiscoe. Further information on these restrictions can be found here. There have been a rising number of the bluetongue cases in Northern Europe, and the chief veterinary officer recently called for increased vigilance and responsible sourcing of livestock. Farmers should continue to monitor their animals frequently for clinical signs and report suspicion of disease immediately. They should also ...

Source: UKFarmersguide