Belgium: Royal GD points to risk of introduction of besnoitiosis

Published 2023년 3월 24일

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Besnoitiosis is a parasitic disease caused by Besnoitia besnoiti, transmitted by blood-sucking insects or reuse of hypodermic needles. It has an average incubation period of 13 days to two months. Initial symptoms include lethargy, poor appetite, weight loss, and high fever. Later, cysts form, leading to swelling and skin thickening. There is no cure, so prevention is key, especially in farming. This involves checking imported livestock for skin abnormalities, blood testing, and ensuring that infected animals are not purchased. Additionally, preventing fly breeding can help limit disease spread.

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Besnoitiosis is caused by the parasite Besnoitia besnoiti. Blood-sucking insects spread it. Another route of contamination is the reuse of hypodermic needles. The average time between infection and outbreak of the disease is 13 days, but can be up to two months. The first acute symptoms that indicate an infection are very general, namely a lethargic animal that eats poorly, loses weight and develops a high fever. The second stage of development occurs 4 to 8 weeks after infection. Only then do cysts form. These can mainly be seen as white dots on the cornea or in the mucous membrane of the vagina. Due to the multiplication of cysts, the parasites enter the bloodstream and swelling in joints can occur due to fluid accumulation. Cysts just under the skin cause thickenings on which the hairs fall out. Besnoitiosis cannot be treated with medication. Besnoitiosis enters the farm through the ...

Source: Agri Holland