Blue Tongue Disease Cases in Germany
Berlin, 11 November 2024: According to the latest figures from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), a total of 1,234 cases of Blue Tongue Disease (BTV) have been reported in Germany since the beginning of the year. Of these, 1,003 cases were confirmed in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, the most affected region in Germany. Other affected regions include Rhineland-Palatinate (139 cases), Hesse (55 cases), Bavaria (25 cases), and Lower Saxony (12 cases).
Blue Tongue Disease is a viral disease that primarily affects sheep, goats, and cattle. The disease is transmitted through the bites of infected midges, and it can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, swelling of the tongue and lips, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, BTV can be fatal.
The BfR has warned that the risk of BTV transmission will remain high until the end of November, as the midges that transmit the disease are still active. Farmers are advised to take precautions to protect their animals, such as using insect repellent and vaccinating their livestock.
Additional Information:
- Blue Tongue Disease is not a threat to humans.
- The disease is not typically transmitted between animals that are not in close contact with each other.
- The BfR is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as necessary.
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