BTV-3: A new threat for ruminants in Europe
Discover the latest information on the emerging Bluetongue Virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) and its impact on ruminants in Europe.
This comprehensive e-book provides crucial insights into the recent outbreak of BTV-3 in the Netherlands, its rapid spread to other European countries, the implications for ruminant health and the measures to control it.
In this e-book you will find…
- The bluetongue virus: Gain insights into the Bluetongue virus pathogenicity and antigenicity.
- A vector- borne disease: Learn about the Culicoides species involved in BTV transmission, their distribution and seasonality.
- BTV is spreading in Europe: understand the recent outbreaks and its spread across Europe.
- BTV-3 emerged in Northern Europe in 2023: Get up-to-date information on the recent outbreaks with emerging serotype.
- Clinical signs and lesions: Recognize the clinical signs and lesions in affected sheep and cattle.
- Control of the disease: Discover how you can control the disease through biosecurity and medical measures, including vaccination with a specific BTV-3 vaccine.
