Urgent call to vaccination: Blozungen disease is spreading in Germany

Urgent call to vaccination: Blozungen disease is spreading in Germany

Ludwigsburg - In the past few months, concern has increased significantly about the spread of blue -tongue disease in Germany. Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir, member of the Greens, commented in Ludwigsburg concerned about the rapid increase in disease cases. The pathogen, which mainly affects sheep and cattle, has shortly reached almost all federal states - except for Berlin. "There is an urgent need for action," emphasized Özdemir and called on the pet owners to vaccinate their animals as quickly as possible.

The remarkable speed with which the blue -tongue disease has spread is alarming. Just ten months after the first reported cases, the virus recorded the entire German area. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute (Fli) reports that Saxony was recently added as a affected state, so that only Berlin has not yet recorded any infections.

spread of the pathogen

The spread of the blue pungent virus can be described with a "virus tonsami". A look at the statistics shows the dramatic development: if only 13 affected animal husbandry were reported in June, there were already over 1,200 in July. By August 23, the number of companies concerned rose to more than 4,800. This sudden increase illustrates how quickly the disease can spread and what pressure to act.

The virus is transmitted by certain types of mosquito, which makes it particularly challenging to control the spread. In addition, not only sheep and cattle are affected, but also South American camel species, goats and various Wildwärkäuer. It is positive that the pathogen is not dangerous for humans. Meat and dairy products from animals that could be ill with blue -tung disease can continue to be consumed safely, which is a certain calming for consumers.

urgent vaccination calls

The situation illustrates the need for a quick reaction to stop the spread of blue -tongue disease. The short -term availability of vaccines is regarded as a decisive step for the pet owners concerned. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how effective and nationwide the vaccinations can actually be carried out.

knowledge of the blue -tongue disease

Blozungen disease is not a new topic in agriculture, but the latest wave of outbreaks is a serious threat to animal husbandry. When combating this plague, it seems to be about understanding the illness and its transmission paths. While there is no danger for people, the disease has significant consequences for livestock farming and thus also for the entire agricultural system. Agriculture faces the challenge of taking preventive measures in order to ensure animal health and not to endanger agricultural production.

The urgency of the topic shows that measures to combat animal disease can affect not only the animal owners, but also the whole society, since they ultimately influence the supply of food. Therefore, education and quick intervention are crucial to contain the spread of this virus and to ensure the health of the farm animals.

The Blazungs disease caused by the blue tongue virus is a viral animal disease that occurs primarily for sheep and cattle. The pathogen belongs to the Bunyaviridae family and is closely related to the Schmallenberg virus. The symptoms in infected animals can include fever, swelling in the head area, eye infections and lameness. It is a non -transferable disease for people, which means that meat and milk can continue to be consumed by affected animals.

The spread of the virus in Germany is worrying, not only for the pet owners concerned, but also for all agriculture. According to estimates, outbursts of illness could result in significant economic losses for animal husbandry. This can be due to the loss of animals or by means of trade restrictions on the part of other countries that do not want to import infected products.

Current vaccination strategies and their importance

Active vaccination programs are crucial in order to curb the spread of blue-tongue disease. A vaccine has been approved nationally, but there is currently no concerted approach available at European level. In such cases, state initiatives and national urgent registrations, as required by Minister Özdemir, are of great importance. This could not only contribute to containing the current situation, but also create preventive measures for the future.

It is also important that animal owners are well informed about the symptoms and transmission paths in order to be able to react to diseases in good time. Education and transparency are key factors to promote animal health in the region.