Schmallenberg virus appearing in sheep flocks

The virus has been reported over the last two weeks in early lambing flocks.

Darren Carty

10 January 2018

Schmallenberg virus appearing in sheep flocks

There are reports of lambs being born with symptoms of the Schmallenberg virus.

The virus has been moving further north in the country.

The Department offers free post mortem examinations and SBV screening for deformed ruminant foetuses and newborns where SBV is suspected.

Schmallenberg virus moving north

Bulk milk Schmallenberg monitoring to go start

Sheep management: signs of Schmallenberg

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