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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    Scotland: cows in Dumfries and Galloway test positive for deadly Schmallenberg virus

    27 Mar 2013

    Eight cows from Dumfries and Galloway have tested positive for Schmallenberg virus (SBV) antibodies, indicating exposure to the disease last year, although at a low prevalence.

    SBV is spread by midges and cases of the virus were reported across Europe last year.

    A small number of animals which were recently moved into Scotland tested positive for SBV but the eight Dumfries and Galloway animals were all homebred, providing the first evidence to suggest exposure to infected midges in Scotland.

    The eight cows are part of a 160-strong dairy herd at Barony campus of Scotland's Rural College. No deformed calves have yet been born.

    Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said: "Since Schmallenberg was first detected in the south of England we have watched it spread slowly northwards. Confirmation of its arrival in Scotland is, therefore, no surprise but is nonetheless disappointing and undoubtedly a headache which farmers could do without at the moment.

    "Following that confirmation, farmers should continue to exercise vigilance particularly when moving animals onto their farm and should consider testing breeding stock for the SBV antibody.

    "Current evidence from surveillance carried out across Europe suggests that infection with Schmallenberg virus has a relatively low impact but we know that it can cause difficulties when cows or ewes are infected in the early stages of pregnancy."

    More : Daily Record

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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    27 March 2013

    Schmallenberg virus: arrival in Scotland confirmed


    The first evidence of cases of the Schmallenberg virus (SBV) among livestock bred and raised in Scotland has been confirmed.

    Eight cows on the Barony Campus of Scotland's Rural College in Dumfries and Galloway have tested positive for SBV antibodies.

    It indicates exposure to the virus at some time last year.

    No deformed calves have yet been born to the 160-strong herd on the farm north of Dumfries.

    Last year a ram from Shropshire was confirmed with the virus after being transported to Orkney.

    The animals involved in the latest incident were homebred and no animals had been added to the herd from outside Scotland.

    More: BBC-News

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    Source: http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/hea...ered-1-4918414


    Farming fears after second case of Schmallenberg discovered
    By MICHAEL MCGLADE
    Published on 20/03/2013 16:55

    A SECOND case of the devastating livestock disease -Schmallenberg - has been confirmed at a farm in Co Down, according to the Ulster Farmers Union.

    The disease that can cause foetal abnormalities and stillbirth in sheep and cattle has already wrecked havoc in many other parts of Britain and in the Republic.

    UFU President Harry Sinclair urged farmers to remain cautious.

    ?We are disappointed that the Schmallenberg virus has made its way to Northern Ireland,? said Mr Sinclair...

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    Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21609335


    28 February 2013 Last updated at 20:57 ET
    Livestock virus found on 1,500 farms
    By Helen Briggs BBC News

    A virus that causes stillbirths and birth defects in lambs and calves has spread to more than 1,500 UK farms, new government figures show.

    Cases of Schmallenberg have now been reported in all the counties of England and Wales, and in Northern Ireland.

    Scottish farmers are on alert for the disease, which is carried by midges...

    ...The latest figures from the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency show the virus has been detected on 1,531 farms, in cattle, sheep, alpacas and goats...

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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    SVB found in more than 1500 farms all over the UK.

    27 february 2013

    UK - Schmallenberg virus – updated testing results

    (Figures correct at time of publication)

    This table includes additional serology results provided by laboratories at Liverpool University and Scotland’s Rural College. Results from Scotland have not been listed by county as they all relate to animals introduced into Scotland from English counties where Schmallenberg virus has been reported.

    For the first time Schmallenberg virus antibodies have been detected in blood samples from goats and alpacas.

    AHVLA

    As at 30 January (2012!, GvdH) the virus has been detected at 50 sheep farms in France and as at 25 January there have been confirmed cases at 32 sheep farms, 1 cattle farm and 1 goat farm in the United Kingdom.

    Dutch Government

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    Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21541997


    22 February 2013 Last updated at 03:28 ET
    Viewpoint: Farm virus spreads to deer
    By Professor Jonathan Ball Virologist, University of Nottingham
    Red deer Evidence of SBV infection of wild deer could be the tip of the iceberg

    Evidence of extensive Schmallenberg virus (SBV) infection of wild deer populations has far-reaching significance - not least for the future control of this devastating pathogen.

    SBV emerged in northern Europe in the summer of 2011.

    It was first observed in cattle, where its arrival was heralded by a series of relatively innocuous symptoms that included reduced milk production and diarrhoea...

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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    machinetranslation

    20 February 2013

    Kazakhstan has threatened to sue Austria for supplying infected cows

    Kazakh authorities intend to sue the veterinary authorities of Austria, through whose fault the country got the animals infected with the virus Schmallenberg. On this, as the Tengrinews.kz, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic Asylzhan Mamytbekov.

    "If the Austrian party voluntarily repay the damage, we will sue them. As in any business disputes where damages awarded, it is not only the principal amount of the damage and loss of revenue and the costs incurred in the course content, it all may be the subject of the claim, "- said the official, adding that the complaint will be lodged in one of Kazakhstan courts.

    Elite breeds of cows were imported from Austria in the economy "Leon" and "Poltava" in the north of Kazakhstan in September last year. All were delivered to the country more than 700 head of cattle. How to write "Express K" on their purchase through the "KAF" was allocated 1.7 million euros (farm animals have a long-term lease).

    With the passage of mandatory in such cases, quarantine, local veterinarians have found that at least 80 head of cattle sick. Analyzes identified the foreign cows virus diarrhea, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus and Schmallenberg. This diagnosis, according to the 24.kz, later confirmed by experts from Russia and the UK.
    The Government of Kazakhstan decided to destroy all cattle imported from Austria with youngsters born in the territory of the republic. In mid-February 2013 the animals were killed and their carcasses burned.

    Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic asked for clarification of the Austrian veterinarians and suppliers ( confirmed that supplies of cattle involved in a certain firm in Hungary.) However, the said it sold Kazakhstan animals were healthy.

    Schmallenberg virus was first identified in the autumn of 2011 in the German city of the same name. Disease caused by a virus, characterized by diarrhea, fever, can kill adult and young animals. He was exposed to sheep, goats and cattle. Development of a vaccine to combat the new disease, according to experts, can take up to two years. Effect of Schmallenberg virus on human health have not been studied.

    Lenta

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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    SBV in wild animals is not new; it was confirmed in Germany in deer, roedeer and a bison last year. Akabane virus has also been found in horses, donkeys, buffalo, deer and camels. It is not expected the health of deer or horses or other animals (pigs?) will be affected by a SBV infection.

    20 February 2013

    Farm virus 'can infect wild animals'

    By Helen Briggs

    BBC News


    A livestock virus sweeping through British sheep flocks and cattle herds has infected wild deer, say scientists.

    The disease, which is spread by insects, causes birth defects in lambs and can reduce milk yields in cattle.

    Outbreaks have been reported in farm animals in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Spain and the UK.

    European scientists say wild deer can catch the virus, and are calling for the impact on wildlife to be monitored.

    Dr Garigliany said wild animals such as roe and red deer can potentially act as a reservoir of infection.

    "We should implement specific surveillance of wild animals for SBV," he told BBC News.

    He said wild boar as well as wild deer show signs of SBV infection, although it is not thought to make them sick.

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  • Shiloh
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    Source: http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/10...mammals_in_UK/

    Schmallenberg virus now spread to wild mammals in UK
    12:33pm Wednesday 20th February 2013 in News

    .... Dr Garigliany said wild animals such as roe and red deer can potentially act as a reservoir of infection.

    "We should implement specific surveillance of wild animals for SBV," he told BBC News...

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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    United Kingdom

    Lambing season left blighted as deadly Schmallenberg virus

    Farmers fear livestock crisis after thousands of animals killed by Schmallenberg disease

    CHARLIE COOPER MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2013

    Tens of thousands of lambs have been stillborn or deformed throughout Britain as a result of the deadly Schmallenberg virus, with the industry bracing itself for what could be a blighted lambing season.

    In infected flocks the rate of lamb loss has been between 25 and 30 per cent on average, according to the National Farmers Union livestock chief, who has lost 40 per cent of the lambs from his early breeding flock to the emerging virus. Schmallenberg has been reported on more than 1,200 farms across the country, but there are fears the disease is being under-reported and that the Government is not taking the threat seriously enough.

    More: The Independent

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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    Comment: no details available at the moment. However it seems to me cattle with antibodies could have protection against a possible SBV infection?

    430 cows infected with Schmallenberg virus culled in Northern Kazakhstan

    BULLETIN RELEASED: 18/02/13 8:54AM GMT

    INTERFAX-KAZAKHSTAN – Schmallenberg virus, a new emerging livestock disease, has been detected in imported livestock from Austria in the North-Kazakhstan region, said the Ministry of …

    Veterinary services continue culling efforts in Akkain district (North Kazakhstan region) to stop the Schmallenberg virus. “Yesterday, the national animal decease contro…

    INTERFAX

    The report is behind a paywall. More to follow later.

    To begin destroying Austrian cows

    Published on 18/02/2013

    Recall that the decision was made by the government of Kazakhstan. Animals found dangerous virus Schmallenberg. At the moment, already emptied the farm sector "Leon."

    On the eve of visit there ambulance brigade. Lethal injection introduced around livestock, along with offspring. Now epidotryad continues in LLP "Poltava". Animal carcasses parties are taken to a specially trained animal burial and burning.



    Nygmat ZHAKUPBAEV, chairman of the veterinary control and supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture:

    - For killing the animal, the drug that works instantly. You can not say that today everything is destroyed and all is well, because the virus has the ability to spread.

    Link to news report

    Link leads to video, showing the culling of cattle

    Snip from another report stating the culling has started today (february 18, 2013), the Kazakhstan government will reimburse the farmers and pay for the culling.

    machinetranslation

    Recall that in northern Kazakhstan in two farm "Leon" and "Poltava", work is continuing to destroy the patient Austrian cattle. In TOO "Leon" all livestock is culled and burned and this 290 adult cows Simmental and 115 calves. In Company "Poltava" work epidotryada only started today, February 18. There euthanized 200 calves and 50 cows.

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    Large outbreak of Schmallenberg disease is predicted in Estonia

    According to the current evidences collected by the Information and Analytical Center of the Administration of the Veterinary Surveillance lambs with congenital defects characteristic of the Schmallenberg disease were reported in Estonia.

    The virus is known to have widely spread in the territory of the European Union as the latter did not take any efforts to control and eradicate the disease. More over, since May 2012 the virus has officially been announced endemic in Europe with the countries where the virus was reported for the first time being not obliged to report its outbreaks. Consequently, such information is no longer open to public.

    The Rosselkhoznadzor believes that some European Union countries might have not reported outbreaks of the disease, in particular, Czech Republic and Hungary. Breeding animal consignments infected with Schmallenberg virus supplied from Austria to Russia and Kazakhstan were detected within the epidemic situation monitoring testifying to the increase of the risk of the virus introduction to the CU territory due to the inaction of the European authorities.

    The Rosselkhoznadzor considers necessary to request information from the Veterinary Services of some European countries including Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland concerning the cases of Schmallenberg virus detection in these countries, measures taken in case of detection of seropositive and PCR-positive animals, as well as animal movement control in the countries and regions were Schmallenberg disease was registered.

    Jan 25, 2013

    В соответствием с оперативными данными Информационно - аналитического центра Управления ветеринарного надзора, в Эстонии выявлены ягнята с врожденными пороками развития, характерными для заболевания, вызываемого вирусом Шмалленберг.

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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    Comment: no details available at the moment. However it seems to me cattle with antibodies could have protection against a possible SBV infection?

    430 cows infected with Schmallenberg virus culled in Northern Kazakhstan

    BULLETIN RELEASED: 18/02/13 8:54AM GMT

    INTERFAX-KAZAKHSTAN – Schmallenberg virus, a new emerging livestock disease, has been detected in imported livestock from Austria in the North-Kazakhstan region, said the Ministry of …

    Veterinary services continue culling efforts in Akkain district (North Kazakhstan region) to stop the Schmallenberg virus. “Yesterday, the national animal decease contro…

    INTERFAX

    The report is behind a paywall. More to follow later.

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  • Gert van der Hoek
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    Germany: current Information on Schmallenberg virus

    last updated February 12, 2013

    As of 21 May case numbers and map will be updated weekly.

    In Germany animals from 2146 holdings have been tested positive for Schmallenberg virus (SBV) so far.

    The cases occurred in 1147 cattle holdings, 950 sheep holdings and 49 goat holdings.


    Affected federal states are North Rhine-Westphalia (275 cattle, 272 sheep, 13 goat holdings), Lower Saxony (229 cattle, 144 sheep, 6 goat holdings), Hesse (124 cattle, 141 sheep holdings, 9 goat holdings), Schleswig-Holstein (112 cattle, 110 sheep holdings, 1 goat holding), Rhineland-Palatinate (1 Bison holding, 50 cattle, 39 sheep, 5 goat holdings), Baden-Wuerttemberg (50 cattle, 37 sheep, 7 goat holdings), Brandenburg (24 cattle, 22 sheep holdings), Thuringia (31 cattle, 52 sheep, 2 goat holdings), Saxony-Anhalt (19 cattle, 23 sheep, 2 goat holdings), Hamburg (3 cattle, 6 sheep holdings), Bavaria (202 cattle, 42 sheep holdings, 1 goat holding), Saxony (11 cattle holdings, 44 sheep holdings), Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (15 cattle, 13 sheep holdings, 1 goat holding), Saarland (1 cattle holding, 4 sheep holdings, 2 goat holdings) and Berlin (1 sheep holding).
    So far infections with Schmallenberg Virus have been detected in Germany,the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Denmark , Estonia, Switzerland, Ireland, Northern Ireland , Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Austria and Switzerland. According to unconfirmed reports there could be infection in further european countries.

    FLI

    Map: Distribution of 'Schmallenberg virus' since January 1, 2013, in Germany, updated February 12, 2013

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    feb 9 2013

    Schmallenberg virus in Swedish calves

    MALMO Two calves, one in Skåne and Uppland, are carriers of schmallenbergvirus. It is the first time the virus was found in calves in Sweden, reports the agricultural magazine ATL online.

    Schmallenbergvirus (SBV) is spread by midges and has for the past year been widely adopted across the country. It infects cloven-hoofed animals, including sheep and goats, and can induce females to throw their fetuses or birth defects in their offspring.

    Kuriren

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