Spain loses the status of country free of epizootic haemorrhagic disease

Published Nov 21, 2022

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Spain has reported its first outbreaks of epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHE) in two bovine farms, leading to changes in the country's epidemiological conditions and potentially impacting exports. The Algete Central Veterinary Laboratory confirmed the outbreaks in Cádiz and Seville provinces. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has notified the European Commission and the World Organization for Animal Health (OMSA) of the situation. The developments may affect exports and could result in stricter import restrictions from Spain, particularly for ovine and caprine products.

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As reported by Animal's Health, on November 18 the Algete Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) confirmed the detection of epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHE) in 2 bovine farms in the provinces of Cádiz and Seville. This Monday, November 21, the General Subdirectorate for Animal Health and Hygiene and Traceability of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), has informed the Services of the European Commission and the World Organization for Animal Health (OMSA) of the declaration of both outbreaks, which are the first declared of this disease by Spain. "As a consequence of this, the Spanish epidemiological conditions have changed with respect to this disease, with its consequent repercussions in terms of exports, as the conditions that must be accredited in the various export health certificates are affected", they have explained from the Ministry. In the corresponding chapter of the disease of the OMSA Terrestrial Animal Health Code, it is stated that regardless of ...

Source: Animalshealth