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Polish Storm Karl-Heinz May Trigger Mosquito Surge in Sweden

This year's mosquito summer has been unusually calm. But the enormous amounts of rain that come with the Polish bad weather "Karl-Heinz" risk finally attracting the small bloodsuckers.

Polish Storm Karl-Heinz May Trigger Mosquito Surge in Sweden

Record TBE Cases Reported This Year with Cause Still Unknown

So far this year, 146 people have been infected with TBE – more than ever during the same period. But why the virus is spreading so much is still unclear to the researchers, reports SVT News.

Record TBE Cases Reported This Year with Cause Still Unknown

Salmon Migration in Torne River Now Live-Streamed by SVA

With the help of strategically placed cameras, the National Veterinary Institute, SVA, will monitor how the salmon in the Torne River are doing and how many salmon make it to their spawning grounds. "It's very soothing with the flowing river, not entirely unlike the calm sequences in the TV program "The Great Moose Migration"," says Hampus Hällbom, deputy state veterinarian at SVA in a press release.

Salmon Migration in Torne River Now Live-Streamed by SVA

Sweden Launches Database for Reporting Sick Fish

The country's anglers are now urged to report sick fish to a newly opened database that the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) has launched and which will map how Sweden's fish are doing, reports P4 Örebro. Anglers often discover sick fish, says Mikael Bäck-Norén from Hallsbergs sportfishing club, to the channel.

Sweden Launches Database for Reporting Sick Fish

Ticks from Across Sweden Stored in Researchers' Freezers for Study

In freezers at the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) and Uppsala University, thousands of submitted tick specimens are stored. The bloodsuckers will provide answers on where in the country the disease-carrying specimens have their haunts.

Ticks from Across Sweden Stored in Researchers' Freezers for Study

Unusually Few Mosquitoes Expected for Midsummer in Sweden

Those who dream of a mosquito-free Midsummer have reason to hope. The summer seems to start with unusually few mosquitoes, reports P4 Kalmar.

Unusually Few Mosquitoes Expected for Midsummer in Sweden

Three Suspects Cleared in Umeå Reindeer Death Investigation

Three of the four persons suspected of animal cruelty and vandalism, after three reindeer were found with their throats cut off outside Umeå, are dropped from the investigation. > It has not been possible to prove their involvement, says prosecutor Anna Nilsson to [SVT News Västerbotten.

Three Suspects Cleared in Umeå Reindeer Death Investigation

How Your Mosquito Bites Can Aid Swedish Research

This summer you shouldn't swat the mosquitoes. Instead, you should try to catch them and send them to SVA to map how mosquito species spread in Sweden.

How Your Mosquito Bites Can Aid Swedish Research

African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

The number of wild boars infected with African swine fever within the EU decreased by 83 percent in 2024, compared to the previous year. This means that the number of cases is the lowest since 2017.

African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

No Other Dolphins Ill After Pärla's Death at Kolmården

When the dolphin Pärla unexpectedly died earlier in the week, the other dolphins at Kolmården were isolated. But no other dolphins have been found to be ill, writes Norrköpings Tidningar.

No Other Dolphins Ill After Pärla's Death at Kolmården

Ann Lindberg to Lead Sweden's Medical Products Agency

Ann Lindberg is proposed to become the new Director-General of the Medical Products Agency. She comes most recently from a post as Director-General of the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) and has also been a state epizootologist.

Ann Lindberg to Lead Sweden's Medical Products Agency

Sweden Boosts Egg Exports as Bird Flu Hits Global Supply

In the USA and parts of the EU, bird flu has hit the egg industry hard. In Sweden, however, the supply is good ahead of Easter – and increasingly more Swedish eggs are now expected to end up on store shelves abroad.

Sweden Boosts Egg Exports as Bird Flu Hits Global Supply

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