The Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) announced this on Tuesday evening.
The LGL identified the virus during routine testing conducted by various veterinarians on behalf of the office. To prevent the virus from spreading, new regulations now apply to the transport of animals from Upper Bavaria and Lower Bavaria to other virus-free regions or countries. These measures include testing and vaccinations, according to the announcement.
Sheep Can Be Particularly Severely Affected
These measures are intended to protect BTV-8-free areas in Bavaria and other German federal states. Further information about the disease is available on the LGL website.
Bluetongue disease is an illness that threatens animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats. According to the LGL, symptoms include fever, inflammation of the mucous membranes, and excessive salivation. In the worst cases, Bluetongue disease can be fatal, with sheep being particularly affected. However, it is not dangerous to humans.
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