Blue -tongue disease: Hamm zoo reacts with vaccination campaign

Blue -tongue disease: Hamm zoo reacts with vaccination campaign

Published: Friday, 07/26/2024 14:27

The importance of vaccination in animal husbandry

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the blue-tongue disease, a viral infection dangerous to animals, spreads quickly. This development not only affects agriculture, but also on local zoo and the well -being of the animals. The Tierpark Hamm, known for its variety of animals, took immediate measures in response to the worrying situation and vaccinated its animals.

Community commitment to animal health

The rapid increase in cases of illness in cattle and sheep has alerted the state environmental office. "Explosion", the department describes the spread of the virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. While the danger to human health is low, especially since people cannot infect the virus, the threat to farm animals remains significant. This has also caused local zoo to become active.

preventive measures in the Hamm

In the Hamm zoo, the vaccination of the farm animals living there recently took place. A spokeswoman for the zoo confirmed that this measure was taken in close consultation with the responsible veterinary office, in particular due to the increased number of cases in the area, such as the district of Soest. "We carried out the vaccinations purely as a precaution," she said. The symptoms of a disease include lameness, fever and changed behavior, which can be a significant burden for the animals and may even be life -threatening.

The role of vaccination in animal husbandry

The current situation illuminates the importance of vaccinations in animal husbandry. They not only protect the animals from serious diseases, but also help to protect agriculture and animal products from economic losses. The procedure of the Hamm zoo sets a sign of responsible handling of animals and shows how important preventive measures are to ensure animal welfare.

conclusion: Community responsibility

In the middle of the spread of blue -tongue disease, the rapid reaction of animal husbandry and in particular the Hamm zoo is an important example of the common responsibility that you have for the well -being of the animals and the health of the population. The measures are a step in the right direction to protect the health of the animals and support the community.

- Nag