Bluetongue virus is detected in two sheep farms in the province of Toledo, Spain

Published Oct 28, 2022

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAPA) of Spain has announced the discovery of Bluetongue virus serotype 4 in two sheep farms in the Oropesa region, Toledo. In response, the restriction zone for this serotype will be expanded to include additional areas such as Oropesa, Belvis de la Jara, Talavera de la Reina, Los Navalmorales, and Torrijos. This expansion will trigger mandatory vaccination for all animals above 3 months of age in these regions, with restrictions on animal movement and enhanced surveillance. Farmers are required to report any symptoms immediately.

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The MAPA has notified the detection of serotype 4 of the Bluetongue virus in two sheep farms, located in a free zone in the Oropesa region, in the province of Toledo. The Oropesa region is currently considered a free zone (ZL), and given the verification of the circulation of the virus in this region, the restriction zone for this serotype will be increased, through a Resolution that will be published in the coming days, including the regions of Oropesa, Belvis de la Jara , Talavera de la Reina, Los Navalmorales and Torrijos. Immediately, prevention, surveillance and control measures have been reinforced in the area and mandatory vaccination against serotype 4 of the bluetongue virus will be instituted for all animals older than 3 months of age of the ovine and bovine species in these new territories included in the ZR. ...

Source: Cdecomunicacion