France: Shamonda Virus Spreads Among Cattle, Warnings of Risks to Fetuses
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Nearly half of Occitanie's departments are now affected by Shamonda-Europe, a virus that has been affecting cow farms in France for the past few weeks.
DECRYPTAGE - A new virus was detected in dairy cows in early summer. After touching Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the Netherlands, it is spreading rapidly in France: 22 departments are already involved.
The Shamonda virus has occurred in the district of Freising. Cattle from four farms are affected. The Veterinary Office gives tips on how to deal with the disease – and how to prevent it.
France: Shamonda Virus Spreads Among Cattle, Warnings of Risks to Fetuses
Reports from France's National Platform for Epidemiological Surveillance in Animal Health have revealed a rapid spread of a new virus called "European Shamonda" among dairy cattle herds in France, now affecting 22 French departments, following earlier cases recorded in Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Netherlands.
Exceptional drought, new blow for farmers, drug users in the sights... During a long press conference in the back, prefect Yves Séguy, surrounded by his services and representatives of the internal security forces, swept the news of the summer and the re-entry.
The Shamonda virus, which was first detected in Nigeria 60 years ago, has also spread in the home stables for a few weeks. How dangerous is the pathogen? What should farmers know now? And is there a risk for humans? An overview.
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