In Italy, there is a sharp increase in cases of bluetongue disease, a viral condition transmitted by insects of the Culicoides genus. Sheep are most at risk, but the virus can also infect cattle, causing milder symptoms in them.
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According to data from Confagricoltura, between June and July, 635 new outbreaks were recorded, while in the previous four months there were only 133. In total, this brings the number to 768 outbreaks across the country. The highest incidence is in Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche, and Umbria, and outbreaks have also been confirmed in Sardinia, where the BTV-3 serotype has appeared alongside the country's dominant BTV-8. Call for Vaccinations and Support for Farmers Italian agricultural organizations emphasize the need for the rapid implementation of vaccinations and the conduct of wide-ranging information campaigns aimed at breeders. They also point out that the costs of prevention must not burden farms – compensation for incurred losses is necessary. A Pan-European Problem Bluetongue disease is a challenge not only for Italy. It also occurs in Poland, Germany, ...