Bird Flu Risk Rises in Sweden as Temperatures Fall and Birds Migrate South
As temperatures drop and birds move to new areas, the risk of bird flu outbreaks increases, according to the Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA).
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Yellow fever mosquito found in Sweden for the first time, in Malmö
The yellow fever mosquito has been found in Sweden for the first time. The species is unusually invasive and can spread several viral diseases.
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African swine fever outbreak in Västmanland cost society SEK 151 million, report says
The major outbreak of African swine fever in Västmanland in 2023 cost society SEK 151 million, according to a report.
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New African swine fever cases in Finland do not raise Sweden’s risk, SVA says
African swine fever has recently been detected for the first time in Finland. Our assessment is that the outbreak in Finland does not affect the risk of the virus coming to Sweden to any greater extent, says state epidemiologist Karl Ståhl.
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Bird flu investigated in sick birds along Sweden’s west coast resorts
Around 20 dead or sick birds have been found this summer in municipalities along the west coast. To rule out bird flu, the Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA) is collecting some of the birds for testing.
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Low TBE vaccination rates among outdoor workers exposed to ticks
Outdoor workers are at risk of ticks and TBE. But farmers and forestry workers often lack protection against the disease, which can have serious consequences. When people have not experienced the disease themselves, they believe the risk is low, says researcher Junwen Guo.
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More sick salmon reported in Torne River as fungus spread puzzles experts
An unusually large number of salmon have returned to the Torne River this year, but they do not seem to be doing well. We are receiving many reports of dead or infected salmon, says Hampus Hällbom at the Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA).
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Scientists ask the public to send in mosquitoes for research in Sweden
Researchers are asking the public to send in mosquitoes. The survey will be used to better determine the risks of mosquito-borne disease spread in Sweden.
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