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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