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Livestock farmers are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in their flocks and herds by Hybu Cig Cymru \u2013 Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).<\/p>\n

The warning is being issued to the industry as it has been noted that cases in Welsh flocks have been found in recent weeks, and will likely persist into the lambing season and spring calving herds.<\/p>\n

Schmallenberg virus is in the Simbu serogroup of the Orthobunyavirus group. This group of viruses also includes many different viruses which occur in Asia, Africa and Australia, but have not previously been identified in Europe.<\/p>\n

Rachael Madeley-Davies, HCC\u2019s Head of Sustainability and Future Policy said: \u201cCurrently we know that the virus can infect and cause disease in sheep, cattle and goats. The virus does not pose a threat to humans but for herd and flock health we encourage our farmers to remain vigilant and consult their vet if they have any concerns, seeking to test any suspected SBV cases to ensure that other diseases are ruled out.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Livestock farmers are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in their flocks and herds by Hybu Cig Cymru \u2013 Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). The warning is being issued to the industry as it has been noted that cases in Welsh flocks have been found in recent weeks, and will likely … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-supply-chain"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nVigilance is key to keeping livestock healthy \u2013 HCC reminds farmers - Hybu Cig Cymru<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales. 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