Bluetongue appears in Belgium among sheep farmers: What causes this disease? And is it dangerous for humans? | Science & Planet

The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain reported this month an infection with bluetongue at a small sheep farm in Merksplas, Antwerp. As a result, Belgium lost its bluetongue-free status and the export of Belgian cattle came to a standstill. But what exactly causes this disease? How dangerous is bluetongue for animals and humans? And what can you do about it? Biologist Wietse Chanet tells you everything you need to know about bluetongue.


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