France - Outbreaks of Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) in cattle farms 2023-2025

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February 9, 2024 Info +

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): update on an emerging disease
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As of February 8, 2024, 3,853 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France on farms. These outbreaks concern the following 20 departments: Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Landes, Ariège, Aude, Tarn, Lot-et-Garonne, Gironde, Tarn-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Corrèze, Vendée, Deux-Sèvres, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Haute-Vienne, Morbihan and Pyrénées-Orientales.
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Now 16 Dordogne farms affected by MHE, bovine hemorrhagic disease

Dordogne
From Lisa Guinic
Tuesday February 20, 2024 at 7:59 p.m.
By France Blue Périgord

According to the Dordogne prefecture, 16 cattle farms are affected by MHE, epizootic hemorrhagic disease, in the department. No animal died, according to the health defense group. The State is deploying two exceptional aid schemes for the farmers concerned.

At the beginning of November, there were three cases in Dordogne. There are now 16 farms affected by MHE , the disease which affects cattle, in the department. No animal would have died from this virus transmitted by midges and whose symptoms resemble a serious flu, with abscesses and ulcers.

According to Nicolas Corboz, director of the health defense group (GDS), only a few cattle are affected on each farm concerned, we are talking about 3-4 cows maximum . The cases were detected in the municipalities of Beauronne, Eymet, Lanouaille, La Roche-Chalais, Lavaur, Mauzens-et-Miremont, Montcaret, Naussannes, Pontours, Saint-Cyr-les-Champagnes, Saint-Martial-de-Nabirat, Saint-Pompont, Soulaures and Thénac.

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April 29, 2024 Info +

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): update on an emerging disease

The first outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were declared in France in September 2023 on cattle farms in the southwest. This infectious disease caused by a virus is transmitted exclusively by midges of the Culicoides genus , the same as those of bluetongue (BFT). The detection of MHE outbreaks leads to specific control and prevention measures within a radius of 150 km around the outbreaks. This restricted zone can be viewed below (map). The list of municipalities included in it is also downloadable.

As of April 25, 2024, 4,275 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) have been recorded in France on farms. These outbreaks concern the following 20 departments: Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Landes, Ariège, Aude, Tarn, Lot-et-Garonne, Gironde, Tarn-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Corrèze, Vendée, Deux-Sèvres, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Haute-Vienne, Morbihan and Pyrénées-Orientales.

A study is underway in infected farms to consolidate mortality and morbidity data. In almost all cases, the care provided allows sick animals to recover within a few days.
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August 23, 2024 Info +

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The first outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were declared in France in September 2023 in cattle farms in the southwest. This infectious disease caused by a virus is transmitted exclusively by midges of the genus Culicoides , the same as those of bluetongue (BT). The detection of EHD outbreaks leads to specific control and prevention measures within a radius of 150 km around the outbreaks. This regulated zone can be viewed below (map). The list of municipalities included in it can also be downloaded.

Between June 1 and August 22, 2024, 208 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in livestock farms due to the resumption of vector activity (i.e. culicoides). The departments affected by EHD since its emergence in 2023 in France are: Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Landes, Ariège, Aude, Tarn, Lot-et-Garonne, Gironde, Tarn-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Corrèze, Vendée, Deux-Sèvres, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Haute-Vienne, Morbihan, Pyrénées-Orientales, Aveyron and Maine-et-Loire.

A study is underway in infected farms to consolidate mortality and morbidity data. The care implemented allows in almost all cases a cure of sick animals within a few days.

Mapping of the regulated area under MHE from the southwest outbreaks (as of 22 August 2024)




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September 2, 2024 Info +

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The first outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were declared in France in September 2023 in cattle farms in the southwest. This infectious disease caused by a virus is transmitted exclusively by midges of the genus Culicoides , the same as those of bluetongue (BT). The detection of EHD outbreaks leads to specific control and prevention measures within a radius of 150 km around the outbreaks. This regulated zone can be viewed below (map). The list of municipalities included in it can also be downloaded.

Between June 1 and August 29, 2024, 344 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in livestock farms due to the resumption of vector activity (i.e. culicoides). The departments affected by EHD since June 1, 2024 are: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Landes, Maine-et-Loire, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège, Dordogne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aude, Aveyron, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne.

A study is underway in infected farms to consolidate mortality and morbidity data. The care implemented allows in almost all cases a cure of sick animals within a few days.
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September 20, 2024 Info +

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): update on an emerging disease
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The first outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were declared in France in September 2023 in cattle farms in the southwest. This infectious disease caused by a virus is transmitted exclusively by midges of the genus Culicoides , the same as those of bluetongue (BT). The detection of EHD outbreaks leads to specific control and prevention measures within a radius of 150 km around the outbreaks. This regulated zone can be viewed below (map). The list of municipalities included in it can also be downloaded.

Between June 1 and September 19, 2024, 1,160 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in livestock farms due to the resumption of vector activity (i.e. culicoides). The departments affected by EHD since June 1, 2024 are: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Landes, Maine-et-Loire, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège, Dordogne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aude, Aveyron, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Hérault, Vendée, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire and Sarthe.

A study is underway in infected farms to consolidate mortality and morbidity data. The care implemented allows in almost all cases a cure of sick animals within a few days.
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September 20, 2024 Press Release

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): the State, mobilized to protect French livestock and slow the progression of the disease, launches the vaccination campaign

In view of the evolution of MHE on the national territory, and as Minister Marc Fesneau had committed to, the vaccination strategy has just been established in consultation with the sectors. It aims to limit the progression of the disease by setting up a vaccination buffer zone. The list of municipalities in this vaccination zone has been published in the Official Bulletin .

To this end, two million doses of vaccines have been ordered and 100% covered by the State for an amount of more than 9 million euros, i.e. enough to protect 1 million cattle, in order to stabilise the disease-free zone.

According to the recommendations of the ANSES National Reference Laboratory for Vector-Borne Diseases, to achieve this vaccination buffer zone objective, it is necessary to combine a minimum number of vaccinated animals with a minimum width of vaccination zone, which the strategy deployed by the ministry makes it possible to achieve.

The optimal combination selected corresponds to a vaccination zone 50 km wide along the internal limit of the regulated zone (see map below).
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October 4, 2024 Info +

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): situation in France, management measures and vaccination strategy

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Between June 1 and October 3, 2024, 1,778 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in livestock farms due to the resumption of vector activity (i.e. culicoides). The departments affected by EHD since June 1, 2024 are: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Landes, Maine-et-Loire, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège, Dordogne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aude, Aveyron, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Hérault, Vendée, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire and Sarthe, Cantal, Charente, Creuse, Cher, Lozère, Morbihan.
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October 21, 2024 Info +

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): situation in France, management measures and vaccination strategy
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Between June 1 and October 17, 2024, 2,306 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in livestock farms due to the resumption of vector activity (i.e. culicoides). The departments affected by EHD since June 1, 2024 are: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Landes, Maine-et-Loire, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège, Dordogne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aude, Aveyron, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Hérault, Vendée, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire and Sarthe, Cantal, Charente, Charente Maritime, Creuse, Cher, Lozère, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Mayenne.

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December 27, 2024 Info +

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Health situation

Between June 1 and December 26, 2024, 3,538 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in livestock farms due to the resumption of vector activity (i.e. culicoides). The departments affected by EHD since June 1, 2024 are: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Landes, Maine-et-Loire, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège, Dordogne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aude, Aveyron, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Hérault, Vendée, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire, Sarthe, Cantal, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Creuse, Cher, Lozère, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Mayenne.

Management measures

Under European regulations (Animal Health Act), MHE is classified in categories D and E with trade measures for animal movements between Member States. This regulation sets a ban on animal movements to another Member State of the European Union, for all farms located within a radius of 150 km around an outbreak. France has set up a so-called "regulated" movement restriction zone to preserve trade with other Member States.

Mapping of the regulated area under MHE from the southwest outbreaks (as of December 26, 2024)

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Vaccination strategy

An effective vaccine against MHE was granted temporary authorization for use (ATU) for France on August 6, 2024. The State has ordered two million doses of this vaccine for a total of more than nine million euros, enough to protect one million cattle. The first doses of vaccine were made available on September 23.

The State has set up a vaccination zone from September 18, 2024 in order to limit the spread of the disease to the east of France by creating a vaccination strip along the entire edge of the regulated zone. This zone includes municipalities in the following departments: Allier, Ardèche, Bouches-du-Rhônes, Calvados, Cantal, Cher, Creuse, Drôle, Eure-et-Loire, Gard, Indre, Loir-et-Cher, Haute-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Haute-Loire, Loiret, Lozère, Manche, Mayenne, Orne, Puy-de-Dôme, Sarthe, Vaucluse.

On December 13, 2024, the State extended the vaccination zone to all municipalities in the 21 departments mentioned above.
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January 31, 2025 Info +

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): situation in France, management measures and vaccination strategy

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Health situation

Between June 1, 2024 and January 30, 2025, 3,658 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in farms due to the resumption of vector activity (i.e. culicoides). The departments affected by MHE since June 1, 2024 are: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Landes, Maine-et-Loire, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège, Dordogne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aude, Aveyron, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Hérault, Vendée, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire, Sarthe, Cantal, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Creuse, Cher, Lozère, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Mayenne, Corrèze, Gironde, Deux-Sèvres and Haute-Vienne.

Management measures

Under European regulations (Animal Health Act), MHE is classified in categories D and E with trade measures for animal movements between Member States. This regulation sets a ban on animal movements to another Member State of the European Union, for all farms located within a radius of 150 km around an outbreak. France has set up a so-called "regulated" movement restriction zone to preserve trade with other Member States.

Mapping of the MHE regulated area from the southwest outbreaks (as of 30 January 2025)


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February 6, 2025 Info +

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): situation in France, management measures and vaccination strategy
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Health situation

Between June 1, 2024 and February 6, 2025, 3,711 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in farms due to the resumption of vector activity (i.e. culicoides). The departments affected by the MHE since June 1, 2024 are: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Landes, Maine-et-Loire, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège, Dordogne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aude, Aveyron, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Hérault, Vendée, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire, Sarthe, Cantal, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Creuse, Cher, Lozère, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Mayenne, Corrèze, Gironde, Deux-Sèvres and Haute-Vienne.
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February 21, 2025 Info +

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD): situation in France, management measures and vaccination strategy
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Between June 1, 2024 and February 20, 2025, 3,788 outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) were recorded in France in 34 departments. The departments affected by EHD since June 1, 2024 are: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Landes, Maine-et-Loire, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège, Dordogne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Aude, Aveyron, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Hérault, Vendée, Vienne, Indre-et-Loire, Sarthe, Cantal, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Creuse, Cher, Lozère, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Mayenne, Corrèze, Gironde, Deux-Sèvres and Haute-Vienne.

The map below details the number of households by department:


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