NDCC Update Bluetongue Virus Update No.9 of 2024
Bluetongue Virus Update No.9 of 2024 (pdf 573Kb)
- A total number of 143 of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) cases have been confirmed in sheep and cattle in England, including 2 (high risk moves) in Wales since the first confirmed outbreak on 26th August 2024 (as of 10/10/2024)
- Import of live ruminants from Great Britain continue to remained suspended.
- Bluetongue virus continues to spread across mainland Europe.
- Importers of livestock from mainland Europe must be aware that due to continued spread of disease to new areas, livestock purchased may find themselves in a situation where they cannot be certified for movement to Ireland due to their inability to meet the relevant certification requirements.
- A new serotype, bluetongue serotype-12 (BTV-12) has been detected in The Netherlands. Genetically, it is unrelated to BTV-3. The origin of BTV-12 is currently unknown.
DAFM urges livestock keepers, veterinary practitioners and other relevant stakeholders to remain vigilant.
Bluetongue is a notifiable disease; Any suspicion of disease must be reported to the local Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) without delay