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2mo ago

Spanish Farmers Demand Urgent Vaccinations as Bluetongue and EHE Rebound

Spain’s lack of a national bluetongue eradication program has prompted regional talks to fund two vaccines targeting serotype 3, serotype 8 under a voluntary rollout

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Un ganadero sujeta el morro de una vaca enferma de EHE.
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Overview

  • The Xunta de Galicia is negotiating prices of €1.71 per dose for bluetongue serotype 3 and €1.27 for serotype 8 vaccines aimed at sheep.
  • A Ministry of Agriculture report from July 31 confirmed circulation of bluetongue serotypes 3 and 8 across Galician provinces and noted that Spain lacks a national control and eradication program, leaving the country without sanitary status.
  • Sheep and cattle previously infected with Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease and bluetongue are experiencing reinfections with symptoms like hoof detachment and severe mobility issues.
  • Vaccination remains voluntary and producers are hesitating over fears of adverse effects, with no legal means to mandate inoculation.
  • Asaja Ciudad Real has called for emergency measures including immediate vaccine distribution, streamlined administrative processes and direct financial aid to affected farms.