… , 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 …

The first confirmed cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been found … PCR tests for Schmallenberg virus RNA Cases of Schmallenberg virus Livestock species testing positive … spike in confirmed cases of Schmallenberg virus”. Image source: Grove Veterinary …

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.

… growth and resilience in the livestock sector. Despite challenges from weather … another issue for livestock farmers, particularly Bluetongue Virus (BTV) and Schmallenberg Virus (SBV), both … has been the closure of livestock exports to Ireland, an essential …

… of Ireland that the Schmallenberg virus has been found in … of 2011 when the Schmallenberg virus was first identified and … the virus itself may only cause mild symptoms in livestock, such … caution and vigilance. The Schmallenberg virus leads to abortion 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 …

As cases Schmallenberg rise, sheep farmers with early … vaccinate pre-breeding against the virus.   While no cases were … in Northern Ireland, with the virus shown to be circulating in … by SAC Veterinary Services and Livestock Health Scotland.   Early lambing …

Reports of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) in Northern … bulk milk sampling surveillance by Livestock Health Scotland.   Colin … “Farmers in places where Schmallenberg has been circulating, such as … diagnostic testing to confirm if Schmallenberg is the cause.”   …

Multiple cases of Schmallenberg have now been reported … the Mid Ulster area. The virus, spread by midges, causes … dead livestock which they fear have been infected by the Schmallenberg Virus, … are taken now. “The Schmallenberg virus often leads to abortion and …