… shown evidence of exposure to Schmallenberg virus on serology'. She … a high proportion of affected lambs, in most of the confirmed … “not all deformed calves and lambs are due to SBV, even … considered largely free of the virus. “In addition, there has …

… in 2023, DAFM confirmed. Schmallenberg virus is a viral midge-borne … of apparently normal calves and lambs with reduced viability, i. … of submitting deformed calves and lambs for testing, in response … upon birth, some infected lambs and calves were found to …

… the merit in ensuring each lamb born receives some ewe colostrum … farmers to submit deformed lambs and calves where Schmallenberg virus is suspected. Reports … farmers to submit deformed lambs and calves where Schmallenberg virus is suspected. Reports …

… slow to send lambs for postmortem. The virus is spread by … one healthy and one infected lamb. Animals can also be … December 2024. Schmallenberg virus Last week’s mention of Schmallenberg virus appearing in … one healthy and one infected lamb. Animals can also be …

… 152 lambs born earlier this year taken out by the Schmallenberg virus ( … SBV) at his farm in Dundonald, near Troon. A Suffolk lamb … SBV primarily impacts flocks that lamb early because they have … said he will aim to lamb some of his sheep …

… virus spread by midges wiped out 92 newborn lambs on … 152 lambs killed last month by the deadly Schmallenberg virus which … on Scots farms. Both Schmallenberg and Bluetongue are spread … cases of the cruel Schmallenberg virus, which causes foetal deformities …

… halal sector manager at AHDB.  Lamb sales "Our research … and ending March 18. Meanwhile, lambs eaten during the June Eid … give another boost to the lamb market. Lamb sales in the two … you need to know about Schmallenberg virus The increase in supply will …

… impacted by Schmallenberg virus, with reports of deformities in newborn lambs and higher … ) coincides with peak midge activity. Schmallenberg virus poses a significant risk to … that bluetongue virus has had on fertility and calves and lambs that …

… and malformations due to the virus. Newtownards-based vet Cormac White … with Schmallenberg is between 25 to 50 days in-lamb. At … the worst of malformed lambs due to Schmallenberg is over, although a … infected before 25 days in-lamb might abort early on or …

… shows that GB prime lamb average deadweight prices started … The total throughput of lambs at UK abattoirs during … “Industry reports suggest the lamb rearing percentage was lower in … lambing, such as the Schmallenberg virus. “Prime cattle deadweight prices …