Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt

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.

Bear shot in self-defense during lynx hunt

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Found in Hungary

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.

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.

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.

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.