The danger that the phenomena of profiteering in the meat market will “flare up” is visible both due to the increased tourist traffic and in view of the rising demand due to the 15th of August. It seems that the cause this time will be the plague of goats and sheep, which affects several regions … Read more
In 22 the number of cases of plague of small ruminants in Greek territory so far. According to the data so far, twenty of them are located in Thessalyone in Corinth and one in Attica. Also, so far they have been slaughters of 10,768 animals and another 2,000 are expected immediately. As the Minister of … Read more
Navarro (left of image) with Monferrer during the show. Alfambra will celebrate from May 3 to 5 the seventh edition of the Agroganadera Fair, which will start this Friday with technical discussions aimed at ranchers and farmers and will appear during the weekend an exhibition of tools and livestock, as well as entertainment such as … Read more
ANPA farmer with sheep that has succumbed to the virus NOS news•yesterday, 10:21 p.m The agriculture department and experts are concerned about the return of the blue language. The virus reappeared in the Netherlands last year after about fifteen years of absence and resulted in the death of tens of thousands of sheep, cattle and … Read more
“Yes, but you are a sheep in society, mom.” Uh, what, what do you mean I’m a sheep? “Well, yeah, you get up early, go to work, pay taxes. I’m not a sheep, I’m just going to get rich.” I try to turn it into a pedagogical moment, to find out how he thinks he … Read more
Press agency HeitinkThe dead animals on the farmer’s property in Otterlo In association with Omroep Gelderland NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 16:59 Sheep farmer and farmer foreman Bart Kemp found thirteen dead and two injured sheep this morning on one of his pastures near Otterlo. Kemp speaks of “a battlefield”. He assumes a wolf is the culprit. It … Read more
ANPEA sheep infected with bluetongue NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 17:42 More than 37,000 sheep have died from bluetongue. Adult sheep (older than one year old) in particular are affected by the virus, according to an analysis by the Royal GD laboratory. Ruminants infected with bluetongue may experience swollen joints, limping and drooling. Last September 6, it was … Read more
It is currently quiet when it comes to developments surrounding bluetongue. For now. Because the concerns for the long term are great. Bernd Hietberg is a veterinarian in Beilen, he also notices in his practice that the big crowds are over. “We do have patients who are still dealing with the aftermath, such as leg … Read more
The bluetongue virus is spreading like wildfire. While the first infections were reported at Drenthe livestock farms at the beginning of October, the viral disease has now spread like wildfire across the province. Sheep farmers, but also owners of cattle and goats, view the advance of bluetongue with suspicion. How should they proceed? In any … Read more
NOS – Joris van Poppel NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 17:14 Francien Intema Domestic editor Francien Intema Domestic editor Will the midges that spread the bluetongue virus in the Netherlands disappear this winter? Or will they still be present in stables, for example? The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has started an investigation to get … Read more