Blue disease in rain: alarm level red for animals!

Blue disease in rain: alarm level red for animals!

The threatening blue -tongue disease has now also reached the district of Regen in Bavaria! On Monday, October 21, a case of this dreaded animal disease in the region was proven for the first time. This viral infectious disease, which primarily affects cattle and sheep, can be fatal in the worst case. In the districts of Deggendorf, Passau and Freyung-Grafenau, cases have been registered beforehand and concern for the health of the animals is growing.

The blue -tung disease, carriers are dangerous blood -sucking mosquitoes, ensures violent symptoms such as fever and bluish tongue that gives the disease its name. The lasting damage that she can do on the animals, including paralysis and miscarriages, are particularly worrying. Despite its danger to farm animals, it is harmless to humans, explains the veterinary office. Nevertheless, the fear of a further increase in cases remains, since the Friedrich Loeffler Institute has registered an increase since July 2024.

meat consumption without hesitation

The veterinary office calms the population: "Meat and dairy products of infected animals can be consumed without hesitation". Pet owners in the affected areas are urgently encouraged to treat their animals with special mosquito repellents and to vaccinate them. The Veterinary Office Regen is ready to offer support and be available with information in order to keep the situation under control. It remains to be seen how the spread of the disease will develop and what measures are taken to protect the animals.