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Shamonda Virus Detected at Dairy Farms in Powys and Shropshire
Officials said the detections were not unexpected and show surveillance can identify emerging livestock diseases early.
- On Monday, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed the Shamonda virus in cattle at two UK dairy farms, marking the first detected cases in Great Britain.
- Spread primarily by Culicoides biting midges, the virus has circulated across Europe this year, with recent detections in Ireland and Jersey preceding the UK cases.
- The Animal and Plant Health Agency stated the virus is not notifiable and lacks a vaccine, with symptoms including fever, reduced milk production, and congenital abnormalities in calves.
- Dairy farmer Neale Sadler expressed concern about potential undetected spread, noting that while midge activity has slowed in November, farmers remain vigilant regarding calving season risks.
- Hall, clinical director at LLM Farm Vets, warned that warmer winters may expand midge range and persistence, potentially increasing Shamonda infections as climate change drives broader disease circulation.
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Agriland.ieShamonda virus detected on UK dairy farms for first time
The Shamonda virus has been detected in cattle at two dairy farms in the UK, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) today (Monday, November 2) confirmed. Defra has detailed that one of the farms is located in Powys, Wales and the other one is in Shropshire, England. The Shamonda virus, which is […]
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