Blue disease in rain: alarm level red for animals!

Blue disease in rain: alarm level red for animals!

The blue -tongue disease has now also struck in the district of Regen in Bavaria, which can have dramatic consequences for animals. On October 21, the dangerous infectious disease, which mainly affects sheep and cattle, was proven there for the first time. In severe cases, the plague that is transmitted by blood -sucking mosquitoes can be fatal to the affected animals.

In the region, the cases of blue -tongue disease have been piling up since July 2024 after it was first found in Germany in October 2023. However, there is no risk for humans, as the veterinary office clarifies. Animal owners are advised to treat their animals with mosquito repellents and to vaccinate them in affected areas. In addition, meat and dairy products from infected animals are harmless, the veterinary office lets know. Support is available for further information, www.merkur.de .