The Regional Directorate of Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV) reported this Wednesday that the main outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in the northern region is in Trás os Montes, where 33 cases have so far been identified.
DGAV states that DHE is a viral disease that affects ruminants, especially cattle and wild deer, and is transmitted through mosquitoes.
“The disease is included in the list of diseases subject to mandatory reporting by the World Organization for Animal Health (WHO),” the same source told Luse.
The body added that when a suspected disease is detected, samples are collected and the material is sent to the laboratory with the corresponding notification of suspicion to the official services of the DGAV.
Regarding the origin of DHE, the DGAV states that it cannot say with certainty about the origin of the disease in this region, but since it is a disease transmitted by a vector (mosquito), it could occur in the rest of the country or in Spanish territory. territory.
In response to Lusa’s question, the DGAV also pointed out that there are no movement restrictions that only apply to the transit of animals to and from another Member State or third country.
These responses to Lusa come after concerns expressed by cattle producers in Planalto Mirandes, who last week expressed concern about loss of income on farms due to the effects of the epizootic hemorrhagic disease.
Walter Raposo, technical secretary of the National Association of Livestock Breeders of Mirandeza, said that when infected, animals become vulnerable because their immunity is more weakened, making farmers fearful of their farm income.
“After two years of drought and now that the plague has struck, we are very concerned about the future of livestock farms and subsequent meat production,” the veterinarian, who is also a veterinarian, told Luse.
According to the person in charge, this disease is caused by a mosquito, is not transmitted to humans and comes from deer (roe deer).
The first cases of the disease in these territories were identified in July and early August, and since the beginning of September they have become more frequent.
According to a notification from the Directorate General of Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV) on October 6, “all districts and municipalities in mainland Portugal” are affected by DHE.
Walter Raposo warned of the need to take extra care on livestock farms with frequent use of insect repellents.
According to the veterinarian, the municipalities most affected by DHE in this northeastern territory are Mogadouro, Miranda do Douro and part of Vimioso, while there is also a record in the municipality of Bragança.
According to a message published on the official website, DGAV indicates that the clinical signs of this disease are fever and lack of appetite, ulcerative stomatitis – damage to the oral mucosa, increased salivation and difficulty swallowing, lameness due to inflammation of the crowns of the reddish color of the hooves and udder.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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