… PCR tests for Schmallenberg virus RNA Cases of Schmallenberg virus Livestock species testing positive … to cause abortion and deformed lambs.  The congenital deformities which occur … . Cases of SBV in newborn lambs are being widely reported by …

Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been rising … the majority found in stillborn lambs. To date, SBV has … Worcestershire. Currently, Schmallenberg is not a notifiable virus, meaning that positive … vet. "Cases of Schmallenberg have been rising across the …

… lot of lambs with deformities consistent with Schmallenberg virus”. They … case of Schmallenberg virus was identified in a lamb that … A Dutch Spotted ewe lamb was brought in with … Schmallenberg virus. Source: Nantwich Farm Vets The vet applied casts to the lamb …

… more access to New Zealand lamb, as local Morrisons supermarkets … counters will still sell British lamb. Read more: The National … to its 100 percent British lamb commitment. Morrisons said: … in the wake of the Schmallenberg virus causing losses on many …

… pledge to source only British lamb.  Photo by Morrisons Morrisons … have been seeking cheaper lamb, and this could be … to sell, than British lamb.  “We will remain 100% … seriously challenging weather conditions, Schmallenberg virus causing losses on many farms …

… when families tend to make lamb a centrepiece dish. British supermarkets … to have led to more lambs dying in the early season … a wave of the deadly Schmallenberg virus in the south of England … commitment to selling 100% British lamb. Morrisons said it would “ …

… longer sell solely British lamb in its stores. The … and sell than British lamb. A spokesperson for the … cheaper to sell than British lamb’ says Morrisons Phil Stocker, … seriously challenging weather conditions, Schmallenberg virus causing losses on many farms …

… crop of lambs The predicted size of the lamb crop for the … as Schmallenberg and Bluetongue virus (BTV) have not been factored into lamb crop … an increased proportion of ewe lambs potentially intended for first time …

… cases were confirmed in stillborn lambs and located in western … alarm at the rise in lambs and calves born with … report suspect cases. The Schmallenberg virus is primarily transmitted by midges … cases were confirmed in stillborn lambs and located in western …

… -borne virus that can cause birth deformities in calves and lambs. One … ensuring that deformed calves and lambs are submitted to them for … sensitivity of surveillance for both Schmallenberg virus and the potentially more impactful …