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Bluetongue disease is spreading: Huge exclusion zone in Saarland!
On November 7th, 2025, bluetongue disease spreads in Hesse and neighboring federal states, also affecting Darmstadt and the Darmstadt-Dieburg region.
Bluetongue disease is spreading: Huge exclusion zone in Saarland!
In the last few days, worrying news has spread from Saarland. A new outbreak of bluetongue was reported on November 6th in a cattle farm in the Saarpfalz district. The authorities are reacting quickly: a far-reaching exclusion zone of at least 150 kilometers has been set up, which affects not only Saarland, but also parts of Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse. [Allgäuer Zeitung]
All districts in Rhineland-Palatinate are particularly affected, with the exception of the Altenkirchen district. In Hesse, the restrictions extend across large parts of the south, including the districts of Bergstrasse, Groß-Gerau, Rheingau-Taunus and Main-Taunus. Central cities such as Wiesbaden and Darmstadt are also part of this zone. Strict requirements apply to the affected regions, especially for the transport of animals ready to receive food. However, there are no restrictions within the exclusion zone itself, which gives farmers some breathing room.
Serious threat to animal husbandry
Bluetongue is harmless to humans, but can cause death in animals. Symptoms include high fever, apathy, loss of appetite, and a red snout and swollen tongue. The virus has the potential to cause significant economic damage for animal owners, making maintaining animal health a top priority in these unprecedented times.
What is not particularly encouraging is that this is not the first outbreak: a few weeks ago there was already a case of the dangerous BTV 8 variant in Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg. The progressive spread of this animal disease poses massive challenges for agriculture in the region.
Ways to secure information
In today's digital world, pet owners also rely on digital sources of information. This can range from accessing information about disease outbreaks to solutions to everyday problems. For example, it is important to pay attention to security when accessing social media accounts such as Facebook. Tips include using unique passwords and activating two-factor authentication to avoid unauthorized access. [digital]
In any case, the current situation shows how critical developments in both animal health and the digital world go hand in hand. It remains to be hoped that the measures quickly implemented by the authorities will bear fruit and the spread of bluetongue can be contained. Animal owners and authorities are therefore faced with the common challenge of protecting the health of animals while at the same time keeping an eye on the economic context.