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NADIS Knowledge Transfer -Bluetongue in Cattle and Sheep

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Bluetongue virus was introduced into Suffolk in September 2007 by:

	Transport of midges in air currents from continental Europe
	Imported animal products from Asia
	Migrating birds
	Pet animals returning from holidays in Europe
	Contaminated vaccines

Bluetongue can affect which of the following species (more than one answer may be correct):

	Man
	Sheep and goats
	Horses
	Deer
	Cattle

Sheep affected by Bluetongue can show which of the following signs (more than one answer may be correct:

	Unexplained sudden deaths
	High temperature (up to 42.0°C)
	Appear stiff and reluctant to move
	There is swelling of the face and ears
	Erosions may appear on the lips progressing to ulcers

Cattle affected by Bluetongue can show which of the following signs (more than one answer may be correct):

	Show profuse diarrhoea
	High temperature (up to 40.0°C)
	Appear stiff and are very reluctant to move.
	There is a serous to mucopurulent nasal discharge
	There is lacrimation but no obvious eye lesions

When Bluetongue is suspected, the farmer must:

	Report all suspected cases immediately to the local Animal Health Office
	Isolate and treat with antibiotics
	Maintain in herd to spread infection and induce immunity
	Send for slaughter
	Do nothing and wait to see if other cases develop

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