bluetongue

Belgium is now under threat from BTV serotype 8 as well as EHD. These livestock diseases are spreading rapidly in neighbouring France, with over 6,000 cases of BTV 3 and EHD each at the end of October. Photo: Canva
25-10-2024 | News

Belgium makes Bluetongue and EHD vaccine compulsory

“As the number of bluetongue cases continues to rise in England and northern Europe, we are taking further action to extend the restriction zone to mitigate the spread of the disease,” said Ele Brown, deputy UK chief veterinary officer. Photo: Canva
24-09-2024 | News

New measures to protect dairy herds against bluetongue in the UK

New cases of bluetongue were detected through additional surveillance, rural affairs department Defra said. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie
05-12-2023 | News

More cases of bluetongue found in the UK

The total number of EHD cases in France is still rapidly increasing, with the department of agriculture in Paris reporting over 3,300 infected premises as of 20 November.
27-11-2023 | Article

France battles EHD and Bluetongue: Impact on milk production

BTV is reported to persist in the ruminant population during the winter, by chronic or latent infection of some individuals, transmission across the placenta from mother to foetus, or transmission during sexual intercourse. Photo: Peter Roek
13-11-2023 | Article

Understanding overwintering and risk prediction of Bluetongue virus

Photo: Bert Jansen
09-03-2021 | News

Hundreds of cattle being culled after months at sea

Photo: Hans Prinsen
25-01-2018 | Article

France stops compulsory bluetongue vaccination

Mass vaccination seems to be the most effective measure against bluetongue. Photo: Fotopersbureau Heerenveen
13-04-2017 | Article

Bluetongue: EFSA reviews control measures