Schmallenberg virus
A novel orthobunyavirus associated with disease in animals and provisionally named Schmallenberg virus has been identified in Europe. This followed the investigation of symptoms first observed in dairy cows in Germany during the summer of 2011 which had included fever, poor general condition, anorexia and reduced milk yield (by up to 50%).
The virus has since been shown to be associated with congenital malformations in newborn lambs and other ruminants. In January 2012, the virus was shown to be present in affected lambs in the UK.
What's new
- 24 May 2012: Revised Risk Assessment
Schmallenberg zoonotic potential assessment v2 240512 (PDF, 839 KB) - 20 March 2012: HPA Statement Schmallenburg virus (SBV) identified in UK livestock - update
- 2 March 2012: Information for visitors to farms (external link to AHVLA)
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Background on Schmallenberg virus
A novel orthobunyavirus associated with disease in animals and provisionally named Schmallenberg virus has been identified in Europe.
Added/updated: 22 March 2012 -
Questions and answers on Schmallenberg virus
Questions and answers on Schmallenberg virus
Added/updated: 5 March 2012
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