PRO/AH/EDR> Schmallenberg virus - Europe (62): Sweden (BL)

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Published Date: 2012-10-05 13:47:19
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Schmallenberg virus - Europe (62): Sweden (BL) pos. serology
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SCHMALLENBERG VIRUS - EUROPE (62): SWEDEN (BLEKINGE), POSITIVE SEROLOGY
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Date: Thu 4 Oct 2012
Source: FluTrackers, UNT.SE report [in Swedish, machine trans., edited]
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showpost.php?p=470310&postcount=243
For the 1st time, antibodies against Schmallenberg virus [SBV) have been found in Swedish
cows. The discovery was made in 3 cows in Blekinge. The virus itself was not found in the cows,
which did not show any clinical signs.
The virus has hit European countries and can lead to malformed or dead offspring in cows, sheep,
and goats.
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Date: Thu 4 Oct 2012
Source: FluTrackers, Sweden National Veterinary Institute, SVA, [in Swedish, machine trans.,
summ. & edited]
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=470311&posted=1#post470311
Serological testing of 650 dairy herds in southern Sweden has detected 3 animals with positive
serological response (antibodies) against the virus.
The 3 animals are from the same herd, located in Blekinge. In a serological examination of sera
from 600 sheep a positive serological reagent was found.
The results suggest that a small number of infected midges were introduced into Sweden in 2011
and infected some animals.
No distribution within the country or within herds has been seen and it is not likely that the
infection could hibernate. The positive serological results are related to herds without clinical
symptoms.
A map showing the distribution of the farms under SBV surveillance [the affected region is
coloured light-brown] is available at http://www.sva.se/upload/Redesign2011/Bilder/Djurhalsa
/F%C3%A5r%20och%20get/Schm-b_farserum-tryck.jpg.
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[The HealthMap/ProMED-mail interactive map of Sweden can be seen at http://healthmap.org
/r/35Ao. Blekinge is situated in the very south part of the country.
The 2 original Swedish websites, from which the passages above have been translated and
published by FluTrackers, are available at the following URLs:
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1. UNT.SE: http://www.unt.se/sverige/kor-hade-antikroppar-mot-nytt-virus-1888199.aspx
2. SVA: http://tinyurl.com/9y38p4j. This report includes details on the extensive SBV monitoring
project undertaken in Sweden, with a map. - Mod.AS]
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Schmallenberg virus - Europe (56): Netherlands, bulk milk survey 20120828.1268617
Schmallenberg virus - Europe (53): Switzerland, OIE 20120815.1244385
Schmallenberg virus - Europe (51): update, surveillance, classification]
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