Bluetongue Virus Detected in Six More Provinces in Spain
Sourse: vetandlife.ru
Since October 30 of this year, the bluetongue virus has been registered in six new provinces of Spain: Cáceres, Badajoz, Guadalajara, Cuenca, Alicante, and Valencia. This was reported in an updated report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain (MAPA).
Infected animals were found to have serotypes 1, 3, 4, and 8 of the bluetongue virus. Since April 1, 2025 (note: date mentioned as future in the original text), outbreaks have been identified in 24 out of 50 provinces in the country, indicating the widespread presence of the four circulating virus serotypes in Spain.
The Ministry emphasizes that vaccination is the only effective measure to contain the spread of the disease. “Vaccination is the best means to prevent infection and mortality among livestock, and it also facilitates the movement of animals to other countries,” Animal’s Health quotes MAPA’s statement.
The Ministry emphasizes that vaccination is the only effective measure to contain the spread of the disease. “Vaccination is the best means to prevent infection and mortality among livestock, and it also facilitates the movement of animals to other countries,” Animal’s Health quotes MAPA’s statement.
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