Re: Schmallenberg virus : new Akabane-like virus in cattle, sheep and goats in Europe
For this year the SBV problem seems to be almost over on sheepfarms in the Netherlands. It is slowing down on cattlefarms, but not over yet.
Netherlands: Schmallenberg virus confirmed in 296 farms
Update april 20, 2012
Number of suspected premises : 1,538
Number of confirmed premises : 296
Cattle holdings: 183
8 cattle holdings were found to be positive from bloodsamples taken last autumn. These holdings are NOT included in the total number
Testing of more cattle-samples from last year revealed positive results of 70% . It is not know yet how what % of positive cows had malformed calves.
Sheep holdings : 107
Preliminary testresults indicate sheep in affected areas probably are positive for 70% or more.
Goat holdings : 6
Link to MAP
nVWA
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For this year the SBV problem seems to be almost over on sheepfarms in the Netherlands. It is slowing down on cattlefarms, but not over yet.
Netherlands: Schmallenberg virus confirmed in 296 farms
Update april 20, 2012
Number of suspected premises : 1,538
Number of confirmed premises : 296
Cattle holdings: 183
8 cattle holdings were found to be positive from bloodsamples taken last autumn. These holdings are NOT included in the total number
Testing of more cattle-samples from last year revealed positive results of 70% . It is not know yet how what % of positive cows had malformed calves.
Sheep holdings : 107
Preliminary testresults indicate sheep in affected areas probably are positive for 70% or more.
Goat holdings : 6
Link to MAP
nVWA
.
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