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Researchers want farmer input on Schmallenberg virus impact
18 Apr 2024 11:36 GMT
… of the impact of the Schmallenberg virus and the scale of the … of the cyclical pattern of Schmallenberg.
Cases of the non- … in 2017.
As both Schmallenberg and Bluetongue are spread by … cause the same types of lamb and calf deformities, researchers have …
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‘Greater proportion of ewe lambs’ for slaughter than breeding in UK
21 Apr 2024 09:17 GMT
… crop of lambs
The predicted size of the lamb crop for the … as Schmallenberg and Bluetongue virus (BTV) have not been factored into lamb crop … an increased proportion of ewe lambs potentially intended for first time …
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Ireland Farmers Take Action Against Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) Outbreak
15 Mar 2024 11:01 GMT
… deformities in newborn calves and lambs. While the impact of SBV … affected regions.
What is the Schmallenberg Virus?
SBV primarily affects ruminants, including … and lambs for SBV and other viruses, such as Bluetongue Virus (BTV …
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Two cases of Schmallenberg virus detected in sheep in Wexford
12 Feb 2024 20:18 GMT
… PCR tests for Schmallenberg virus RNA
Cases of Schmallenberg virus
Livestock species testing positive … to cause abortion and deformed lambs. The congenital deformities which occur … .
Cases of SBV in newborn lambs are being widely reported by …
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ISLAND FARMERS URGED TO BE VIGILANT FOLLOWING RISE IN CASES OF SCHMALLENBERG VIRUS
05 Feb 2024 08:00 GMT
… a rise in cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV).
A viral disease, that … cases were found in stillborn lambs.
The virus often spreads very quickly …
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Five-year high for Schmallenberg in UK
14 Mar 2024 04:01 GMT
… cases were confirmed in stillborn lambs and located in western … alarm at the rise in lambs and calves born with … report suspect cases. The Schmallenberg virus is primarily transmitted by midges … cases were confirmed in stillborn lambs and located in western …
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NFU issues guidance as cases of Schmallenberg virus continue to rise
01 Feb 2024 11:49 GMT
Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been rising … the majority found in stillborn lambs.
To date, SBV has … Worcestershire.
Currently, Schmallenberg is not a notifiable virus, meaning that positive … vet.
"Cases of Schmallenberg have been rising across the …
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‘Spike’ in Schmallenberg virus cases across the UK
31 Jan 2024 18:04 GMT
… lot of lambs with deformities consistent with Schmallenberg virus”.
They … case of Schmallenberg virus was identified in a lamb that … A Dutch Spotted ewe lamb was brought in with … Schmallenberg virus.
Source: Nantwich Farm Vets
The vet applied casts to the lamb …
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Department urges investigation of any birth deformities in calves or lambs - Kilkenny Farming
24 Feb 2024 23:52 GMT
… -borne virus that can cause birth deformities in calves and lambs.
One … ensuring that deformed calves and lambs are submitted to them for … sensitivity of surveillance for both Schmallenberg virus and the potentially more impactful …
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Vigilance of birth defects this spring due to Schmallenberg and bluetongue urged
19 Feb 2024 19:24 GMT
… calves or lambs this spring following the identification of the Schmallenberg virus in … Co Tipperary and Co Wexford.
Schmallenberg is a … calves or lambs this spring following the identification of the Schmallenberg virus in …