Bluetongue in Poland

The first bluetonge outbreak in Poland, was found on November 22, 2024.

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Based on the results of tests carried out by the State Veterinary Institute in Puławy in the village of Rajczyn (Lower Silesia province, western-southern Poland). The outbreak occurred in a beef cattle herd of 31 head.

The Chief Veterinarian issued a statement and indicated, no restrictions on zoonotic products are in effect. The infection in the herd is asymptomatic, with the animals showing no clinical signs of disease.

Source: GIW, Farmer.pl