New Midge-Borne Virus Infecting Cattle Across Europe
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Since mid-July, a shamonda-type virus has been calling for great vigilance in ruminant farms. Episodes involving fever, diarrhoea, a reduction in milk production and a sharp drop in milk production have been reported in several cattle farms in France. For the past two weeks, the circulation of this virus has been confirmed in the department.
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Agriland.ieNew midge-borne virus infecting cattle across Europe
A new midge-borne virus has been infecting cattle across Europe this month, with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) currently keeping a close eye on how it might impact the UK if it ever arrives. Shamonda virus is an orthabunyavirus that had only been detected in parts of Africa and in Japan before reaching Europe this year. In late July and August 2026, cases were first detected in cattle in Switzerland, France and s…
A new virus was detected in cows this summer in several French regions. It is an orthobunyavirus, which triggers febrile syndrome, reduction, diarrhoea and loss of production. A test has been developed to detect this virus, against which there is no vaccine. - Febrile syndrome, reduction, diarrhoea: a new virus detected this summer in dairy cows in France (Health and well-being).
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