Rural Life
The first reported case of Shamonda virus in a human shocked veterinary and health professionals alike, raising the question of what risk it poses to people.
Dairy
The Shamonda virus has been detected in cattle at two dairy farms in the UK, Defra today (Monday, November 2) confirmed.
Beef
People working in agriculture around animals need increased awareness regarding the Shamonda virus and be alert to infected livestock.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is carefully monitoring the situation...
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland are advised to be alert following the detection of Shamonda virus in the Republic of Ireland.
The newly emerging midge-borne Shamonda virus has been detected in Ireland in samples from three animals on two farms.
A new midge-borne virus that has been infecting cattle across Europe has been detected in cattle in the British Isles.
Shamonda virus has been infecting cattle across Europe this month, with Defra currently keeping a close eye on how it might impact the UK.
