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UK sheep flock falls 5.1% in 2023
06 Apr 2024 09:18 GMT
… Annabel Twinberrow, leaves the UK sheep flock at 21.2m head … .3%.
The category ‘other sheep and lambs’ recorded a higher … commentators predict greater issues with schmallenberg virus, while the threat of … Twinberrow, leaves the UK sheep flock at 21.2m head …
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Ireland Farmers Take Action Against Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) Outbreak
15 Mar 2024 11:01 GMT
… Schmallenberg virus (SBV). This midge-borne virus poses a significant risk to cattle, sheep … the Schmallenberg Virus?
SBV primarily affects ruminants, including cattle, bison, sheep, and … , which can spread the virus over considerable distances. Additionally, …
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Two cases of Schmallenberg virus detected in sheep in Wexford
12 Feb 2024 20:18 GMT
… of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been found in 2024 in sheep in … PCR tests for Schmallenberg virus RNA
Cases of Schmallenberg virus
Livestock species testing … Sheep Association (NSA) acknowledged an “emerging spike in confirmed cases of Schmallenberg virus …
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'Vigilance key' to keeping livestock healthy from Schmallenberg virus
08 Feb 2024 10:39 GMT
… remain vigilant for signs of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in their flocks and … new born cattle, sheep and goats.
The virus often spreads very quickly … 200 cases were confirmed across sheep and cattle holdings in Britain …
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ISLAND FARMERS URGED TO BE VIGILANT FOLLOWING RISE IN CASES OF SCHMALLENBERG VIRUS
05 Feb 2024 08:00 GMT
… Schmallenberg virus (SBV).
A viral disease, that affects all ruminants – such as sheep … found in stillborn lambs.
The virus often spreads very quickly and … 200 cases were found in sheep and cattle holdings across the …
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Five-year high for Schmallenberg in UK
14 Mar 2024 04:01 GMT
Cases of Schmallenberg on sheep farms are estimated to … report suspect cases. The Schmallenberg virus is primarily transmitted by midges … it is most common in sheep.
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Multi-species … this spring
Cases of Schmallenberg on sheep farms are estimated to …
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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 … Worcestershire.
Currently, Schmallenberg is not a notifiable virus, meaning that positive … 200 cases were confirmed across sheep and cattle holdings in … defects in new born cattle, sheep and goats.
It does …
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‘Spike’ in Schmallenberg virus cases across the UK
31 Jan 2024 18:04 GMT
… Sheep Association (NSA) acknowledged an “emerging spike in confirmed cases of Schmallenberg virus … lambs with deformities consistent with Schmallenberg virus”.
They said these deformities …
A suspected case of Schmallenberg virus was identified in a …
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Vigilance of birth defects this spring due to Schmallenberg and bluetongue urged
19 Feb 2024 19:24 GMT
… following the identification of the Schmallenberg virus in Co Tipperary and Co … in sheep or cattle to the nearest RVL for investigation.
Schmallenberg
Schmallenberg was … built up in cattle and sheep through exposure and vaccination.
Since …
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Q&A: What you need to know about Schmallenberg this season
15 Feb 2024 12:19 GMT
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With numerous reports of Schmallenberg appearing in early lambing … sheep at home.
Have you seen an unusually high level of Schmallenberg … look for exposure to the virus. It’s really important … ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus/
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