Tag: Animal health surveillance
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Botswana Enacts Prohibitions as Suspected Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Emerge
Overview: A Rapid Response to Suspected FMD Botswana has activated a set of prohibitions and containment measures following the reported suspicion of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in livestock within the Masunga District. Authorities say swift action is essential to prevent spread to neighboring herds, farms, and trade partners. The situation underscores the ongoing need for vigilant…
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Foot-and-M Mouth Disease Remains Active Across Seven Provinces: What This Means for Farmers and Markets
Overview of the Current FMD Situation Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to impact South Africa’s livestock sectors, with active outbreaks reported in seven provinces this year. Official data show a total of 455 outbreaks across North West, the Free State, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, the Western Cape, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal. The spread of FMD poses risks to animal…
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Bird Flu at Fota Wildlife Park: Park Closure and News Update
Fota Wildlife Park Closes as Avian Influenza is Detected The wildlife park in Cork, Ireland, is closed to the public while authorities respond to a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza. The positive cases are linked to three dead geese and a fourth sick goose within a flock of 20 at the park, as confirmed by…
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Spain Confirms first case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Catalonia outbreak
Overview of the Catalonia outbreak The Catalan government has confirmed the first case of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) in the region, with initial diagnostics performed at the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete, Madrid. The confirmation comes amid reports from France and Italy noting dozens of outbreaks in their territories, underscoring the disease’s presence across parts…
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Spain Confirms First Contagious Nodular Dermatitis Case in Ongoing EU Outbreak
Spain Confirms First Contagious Nodular Dermatitis Case in Ongoing EU Outbreak Spain has confirmed the first case of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) in the current European outbreak, as France reports 67 outbreaks and Italy 47. The disease is not transmissible to humans, but it poses a serious threat to cattle and some wild ruminants. Early…