Tag: Livestock Health
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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 Case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Livestock Farming
Overview of the Case Spain confirmed the first case of contagious nodular dermatitis in a livestock farm late Tuesday, triggering an immediate response from national veterinary authorities. The incident appears to be confined to a single premises in a central region, with a quarantine placed on the farm and heightened surveillance in nearby holdings. Authorities…
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Bluetongue case in Cornwall sheep raises vigilance after 17 years
Summary of the Cornwall bluetongue case A case of bluetongue virus strain BTV-8 has been confirmed in a sheep on a premises near Launceston, Cornwall, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) announced on Friday. This marks the first UK case of the BTV-8 strain since 2008, while authorities say 78 other cases of BTV-3…
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Bluetongue BTV-8 Case Confirmed in Cornwall: APHA Updates
What happened in Cornwall The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has confirmed a bluetongue virus case (BTV-8) in a sheep on a premises near Launceston, Cornwall, reported on Friday. This marks the first BTV-8 detection in the UK since 2008, while 78 other cases of BTV-3, a different bluetongue strain, have been identified in…