Belgium compensates livestock farmers for costs of bluetongue and EHD vaccination

Published Dec 16, 2024

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Belgium is combating an epidemic of bluetongue and EHD diseases in its southern neighbors, which has led to the death of 23,000 sheep and nearly 36,000 cattle this year. In response, the House Budget Committee has allocated 40 million euros for a vaccination campaign aimed at reducing mortality and limiting the disease's spread. The cost of vaccinating each cattle is 25 euros. The details of how the compensation for dead animals and the 40 million euros will be distributed are yet to be decided.

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The disease is hitting our southern neighbours hard; according to Minister David Clarinval, 23,000 sheep and almost 36,000 cattle have already died this year. The long-term impact is also significant, due to fertility problems and reduced fertility. Partly at the insistence of the Farmers' Union, the House Budget Committee is now releasing 40 million euros for the vaccination campaign against bluetongue. This campaign should on the one hand ensure lower mortality and on the other hand limit the spread of bluetongue and EHD. The Farmers' Union is therefore pleased that Belgium is taking on part of the costs of the mandatory vaccination against the bluetongue virus. Distribution still unclear The costs for such a vaccination of a total of six vaccines amount to 25 euros per cattle. It is unclear how much compensation will be per animal. It is also not yet known how the 40 million euros will be distributed. ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst