Bluetongue disease in Austria – causes, spread and measures to protect cattle, sheep and goats

The notifiable animal disease bluetongue (BT) has now spread in Austria. Cattle, sheep, and goats are becoming seriously ill, and losses have also been recorded. Practical knowledge about the causes, background, spread, control, and prevention of this animal disease, which is harmless to humans, is essential for farmers to protect their livestock. In this informative podcast, Dr. Johann Gasteiner speaks with the district veterinarian of Liezen, Dr. Robert Gruber, about the highly topical issue of bluetongue disease.

Important information can be found here: https://www.ages.at/mensch/krankheit/krankheitserreger-von-a-bis-z/blauzungenkrankheit 

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