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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"

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

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

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

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