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Mild Winter Spurs Surge in Tick Reports Across Sweden

The mild winter has led to a record number of ticks. The blood-sucking creatures have been reported in several parts of the country already in January and February, and researchers are warning about tick bites, writes Aftonbladet.

Mild Winter Spurs Surge in Tick Reports Across Sweden

Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the EU: "A Wake-Up Call"

The feared mouth- and foot-disease has broken out in a herd of dairy cows in Hungary. But the risk of spreading to Sweden is assessed as very low.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the EU: "A Wake-Up Call"

Resistant bacteria found in Swedish pigs

Multiresistant bacteria, MRSA, have been found on pigs in Sweden. The problem primarily affects not the animals, but can pose a risk to those who work with pigs.

Resistant bacteria found in Swedish pigs

Animal Emergency Preparedness to be Strengthened

How should the country's cows, chickens and dogs be protected and handled in a major crisis? Experts tied to a new project are hammering out strategies. .

Animal Emergency Preparedness to be Strengthened

Salmonella among small birds – cats infected

A score of reports about small birds that have died from salmonella in Norrbotten and Västerbotten have come in to the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) over the past few weeks. .

Salmonella among small birds – cats infected

Bear shot in self-defense during lynx hunt

A hunter in Bollnäs was surprised by a bear during the lynx hunt on Saturday – and was forced to shoot the bear in self-defense, writes [Svensk Jakt. ](https://svenskjakt.

Bear shot in self-defense during lynx hunt

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Found in Hungary

The dangerous disease mul- and foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in a larger herd of dairy cows in Hungary, reports the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) in a press release. The Hungarian authorities have taken measures to combat the infection and reduce the risk of transmission.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Found in Hungary

Bird Flu on Pheasant Farm in Skåne

The season's first case of bird flu has been confirmed in an enclosure with pheasants in Kristianstad municipality. A zone with special restrictions for poultry farms has been established around the facility.

Bird Flu on Pheasant Farm in Skåne

Rare Parasite Found in Sheep on Gotland

The unusual parasite fårstygn has been found in sheep on Gotland. Sheep owners are now urged to be vigilant.

Rare Parasite Found in Sheep on Gotland

No increased risk after outbreak among German buffalo

The National Veterinary Institute (SVA) has made a risk assessment after mul- and hoof disease was detected in water buffalo in Germany. Currently, the risk of disease spread in Sweden is not considered to have increased.

No increased risk after outbreak among German buffalo

Deadly German buffalo disease causes concern - "Extremely painful"

The painful animal disease foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in northern Germany. It is the most contagious animal disease of all, says Maria Nöremark, Assistant State Epizootologist.

Deadly German buffalo disease causes concern - "Extremely painful"

Mouth and Foot Disease in Germany – First Since 1988

Three cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been detected in water buffalo in Germany. It is the country's first cases of the serious disease in 36 years.

Mouth and Foot Disease in Germany – First Since 1988

Wolf shot in Skåne

A wolf has been shot in the Söderåsen territory in Svalöv municipality. The animal was killed on Friday and no suspicion of crime exists, writes the County Administrative Board in Skåne.

Wolf shot in Skåne

Fewer dengue cases – thanks to new mosquitoes

Dengue-spreading mosquitoes in Honduras have got a new enemy – other mosquitoes. The method has been tested with promising results over the past year.

Fewer dengue cases – thanks to new mosquitoes

Then the feared bluetongue ceases

A little more than a month has passed since Sweden got its first case of bluetongue. So far, 296 animal herds have been affected – but the spread of the infection is expected to cease soon.

Then the feared bluetongue ceases

Sweden declared free from African swine fever

The EU Commission and EU member states have approved Sweden's application to be declared free from African swine fever following last year's outbreak. .

Sweden declared free from African swine fever

Eleven cases of bluetongue – risk of another wave

Eleven cases of blue tongue have now been confirmed in southern Sweden, reports the National Veterinary Institute (SVA). .

Eleven cases of bluetongue – risk of another wave

The bluetongue virus has been detected in Skåne

The bluetongue virus has been detected in a sheep in Hässleholm municipality, reports [P4 Kristianstad. ](https://sverigesradio.

The bluetongue virus has been detected in Skåne

First cases of bluetongue virus in 15 years

Two cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in Sweden – the first in 15 years. This concerns a dairy cow in Bohuslän and a cattle in Halland, announces the Board of Agriculture and the National Veterinary Institute (SVA).

First cases of bluetongue virus in 15 years

Sweden to EU: Now we are free from swine fever

On Friday, September 6, it has been one year since the first case of African swine fever was confirmed in the country. The Swedish strategy against the infection was successful – and now the Swedish Board of Agriculture has applied to the EU to declare Sweden free from the disease.

Sweden to EU: Now we are free from swine fever

Sauna baths to rescue frogs from deadly fungus

Endangered frogs can take a sauna in winter-chilled Australia. What they don't know is that it can also save their lives, according to researchers.

Sauna baths to rescue frogs from deadly fungus

Rapid Danish spread of deadly bluetongue virus

The deadly bluetongue virus is now spreading rapidly among Danish livestock. The first case in Denmark was discovered two weeks ago.

Rapid Danish spread of deadly bluetongue virus