- The occurrence of bluetongue incidents has increased in the Leipzig area.
In Leipzig's neighborhood, they've spotted a cow with the latest variation of throat-blue sickness. The local authorities in Borna revealed this news. Prior to this, two additional cases of this livestock illness had been confirmed in Saxony's Vogtlandkreis. Throat-blue sickness is a notifiable malady.
As per the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, there's been an upward trend in cases of throat-blue sickness, serotype 3, in Germany since mid-July. The primary cause is the enhanced activity of small flying insects (midges or gnats) due to the weather, which are the carriers of the virus. Luckily, humans seem to be immune to this virus.
This disease primarily targets cattle, sheep, and goats, as well as deer. The consequences can be quite harsh - loss of appetite, decreased milk production, and fever are common symptoms, as reported by the local authorities. In extreme cases, throat-blue sickness can ultimately lead to the animal's demise. Farmers should take necessary steps to safeguard their livestock from these biting midges.
Additional insights on throat-blue sickness from the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute
The Regional Council in Saxony has been briefed about the increasing cases of throat-blue sickness in their area, as reported by the local authorities. Implementing protective measures against midges is crucial, as advised by the Regional Council, to safeguard their livestock from this disease.
