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5 days ago · Bluetongue (BTV) affects sheep, cattle and other ruminants. It is a viral disease spread by biting midges, which affects all ruminants (e.g. sheep, cattle, goats and deer) and camelids (such as llama and alpaca). BTV-3 is a relatively new strain, first reported in September 2023 in the Netherlands. Cases have since been reported in Belgium ...
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Bluetongue is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect it you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, contact your local Field Services Office. Failure to do so is an offence.
- In Sheep
- In Lambs
- In Cattle
- In Calves
- Photos of Signs of Bluetongue
Sheep are more likely to show obvious clinical signs of bluetongue than cattle if they become infected with bluetongue virus. Signs of bluetongue in sheep include: 1. ulcers or sores in the mouth and nose 2. discharge from the eyes or nose and drooling from mouth 3. swelling of the lips, tongue, head and neck and the coronary band (where the skin o...
Lambs can become infected with bluetongue virus before birth if the dam is infected while pregnant. Signs of infection include: 1. lambs born small, weak, deformed or blind 2. death of lambs within a few days of birth 3. stillbirths
Signs of bluetongue in cattle include: 1. lethargy 2. crusty erosions around the nostrils and muzzle 3. redness of the mouth, eyes, nose 4. reddening of the skin above the hoof 5. nasal discharge 6. reddening and erosions on the teats 7. fever 8. milk drop 9. not eating 10. abortion, foetal deformities and stillbirths Adult cattle may be infectious...
Calves can become infected with bluetongue virus before birth if the mother is infected while pregnant. Signs of infection include: 1. calves born small, weak, deformed or blind 2. death of calves within a few days of birth 3. stillbirths
A photo of a sheep with its mouth open showing a blue and swollen tongue. A photo of a sheep with its open mouth open showing ulcers on the gums. There are more photos showing the signs of bluetongueon Flickr.
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Bluetongue is an insect-borne viral disease to which all species of ruminants are susceptible, although sheep are most severely affected. Cattle and goats which often appear healthy can carry high levels of the virus and provide a source of further infection. The disease is caused by a virus which is transmitted by certain species of biting midges.
