… , 2014). Effective livestock health surveillance provides critical … livestock diseases, for example those caused by Schmallenberg virus, bluetongue virus … and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, livestock …

… causing emerging livestock diseases, for example those caused by Schmallenberg virus, bluetongue virus and … porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, livestock abortion …

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Livestock farmers are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of Schmallenberg virus … sheep and goats. The virus often spreads very quickly … Currently, Schmallenberg is not a notifiable virus, meaning that … "Cases of Schmallenberg have been rising across …

… With numerous reports of Schmallenberg appearing in early lambing … change to blame? Since Schmallenberg is spread by infected … are currently offering free Schmallenberg testing on brain samples … .uk/bluetongue-virus/ Read more livestock articles here.

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… autumn in conjunction with Livestock Health Scotland with funding … board member and chairman of Livestock Health England added: “ … the ability of the Schmallenberg virus and its vectors to … to the fleets of arable, livestock, dairy farmers, contractors and …

… vigilant following the detection of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) in north Wales and … recent weeks positive tests for Schmallenberg have been confirmed in bulk … Wales and to this end livestock farmers should be vigilant and …

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