Etiket: Bluetongue
‘We have lost 300 sheep to bluetongue and the virus will come back anyway’
While the midges that transmit the bluetongue virus are still in winter dormancy, the same peace among farmers is hard to find. “All our lambs, born from ewes that survived…
Bluetongue virus leaves traces: there are still so many sheep in Drenthe
The number of sheep in Drenthe decreased last year. Compared to 2022, 10 percent fewer sheep were kept on farms, according to figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).…
Thousands fewer sheep in Drenthe due to bluetongue virus
The number of sheep in Drenthe decreased last year. Compared to 2022, 10 percent fewer sheep were kept on farms, according to figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).…
Bluetongue virus hits sheep sector, fears of ‘disastrous’ spring
The bluetongue virus has, as feared, caused the sheep sector to shrink considerably. The number of sheep in our country fell by more than 8 percent, according to figures from…
Bluetongue virus hits sheep sector, fears of ‘disastrous’ spring
The bluetongue virus has, as feared, caused the sheep sector to shrink considerably. The number of sheep in our country fell by more than 8 percent, according to figures from…
Sheep farmers overjoyed with vaccine against bluetongue virus: “The sooner, the better”
Positive news for sheep farms in North Holland after a difficult year: a vaccine against the bluetongue virus is being developed. It offers hope for the affected companies. “This is…
Bluetongue vaccine in development, ‘hopefully ready for summer’
At least one company is developing a vaccine against the bluetongue virus. This was said by outgoing Agriculture Minister Piet Adema in the House of Representatives on Thursday. “I will…
Cold inhibits bluetongue, but concerns remain about infertility, deformities and virus recurrence
It is currently quiet when it comes to developments surrounding bluetongue. For now. Because the concerns for the long term are great. Bernd Hietberg is a veterinarian in Beilen, he…
After a dramatic period due to bluetongue virus, these sheep are finally allowed outside again
They are undoubtedly happy to be back in the meadow: the sheep of the Goois Nature Reserve. Nevertheless, it appears that the bluetongue virus has left traces in many animals.…
Money for accelerated development of a vaccine against bluetongue virus
Outgoing Agriculture Minister Piet Adema (CU) wants a “safe and effective vaccine” against the bluetongue virus to be available as soon as possible. In any case, that vaccine must be…