-
22 cases of Schmallenberg virus recorded in 2024 – DAFM
25 Feb 2025 15:30 GMT
The rate of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) cases in Ireland … in 2023, DAFM confirmed.
Schmallenberg virus is a viral midge-borne … According to DAFM, the virus exhibits “mild symptoms” in infected cattle, … should they survive birth.
Schmallenberg can cause a wide …
-
Deadly virus spread by midges wipes out 90 newborn lambs from farmer's 150 flock
24 Feb 2025 13:22 GMT
… month by the deadly Schmallenberg virus which is now … Scots farms. Both Schmallenberg and Bluetongue are spread … cases of the cruel Schmallenberg virus, which causes foetal deformities … The nasty virus can spread asymptomatically but its symptoms include fever …
-
Signs of Schmallenberg and bluetongue emerge on UK farms
12 Feb 2025 17:12 GMT
… UK have been impacted by Schmallenberg virus, with reports of deformities in … ) coincides with peak midge activity.
Schmallenberg virus poses a significant risk to … of testing to distinguish Schmallenberg from bluetongue, as symptoms can overlap.
The …
-
Scots sheep farmer 'devastated' after losing 90 lambs to deadly virus outbreak
06 Feb 2025 12:19 GMT
… of birth defects caused by Schmallenberg Virus (SBV). Michael Goldie, of Harpercroft … 2011. The virus often doesn’t present any symptoms in adult sheep … that seemed to stem from Schmallenberg Virus (SBV). “The first signs of …
-
'Vigilance key' to keeping livestock healthy from Schmallenberg virus
08 Feb 2024 10:39 GMT
… remain vigilant for signs of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in their … all ruminants and camelids.
Symptoms in adult cattle include fever … out.”
Currently, Schmallenberg is not a notifiable virus, meaning that … .
"Cases of Schmallenberg have been rising across …
-
ISLAND FARMERS URGED TO BE VIGILANT FOLLOWING RISE IN CASES OF SCHMALLENBERG VIRUS
05 Feb 2024 08:00 GMT
… a rise in cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV).
A viral disease, that … found in stillborn lambs.
The virus often spreads very quickly and … midges, leaving those affected with symptoms including fever, reduced milk yield …
-
NFU issues guidance as cases of Schmallenberg virus continue to rise
01 Feb 2024 11:49 GMT
Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been rising … Worcestershire.
Currently, Schmallenberg is not a notifiable virus, meaning that … vet.
"Cases of Schmallenberg have been rising across … all ruminants and camelids.
Symptoms in adult cattle include fever …
-
Swann concerned by reports of Schmallenberg virus
11 Jan 2018 13:58 GMT
… of Ireland that the Schmallenberg virus has been found in … of 2011 when the Schmallenberg virus was first identified and … “Whilst the virus itself may only cause mild symptoms in livestock, … caution and vigilance. The Schmallenberg virus leads to abortion and …
-
Farmers warned of Schmallenberg Virus after circulation in Scotland
03 Jan 2018 14:00 GMT
… to farm with regard to virus spread and midge activity.
… active transmission of the SBV virus in Dumfries and Galloway … and calves can cause general symptoms of reduced appetite, a raised … of the ability of the Schmallenberg virus and its vectors to persist …
-
Schmallenberg warning for south Scotland farmers as 14 cases picked up across the border
14 Feb 2018 11:55 GMT
Reports of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) in Northern … “Farmers in places where Schmallenberg has been circulating, such as … risks.
“The deformities the virus causes in calves – including … confirm if Schmallenberg is the cause.”
Prevention
Symptoms in cattle …