Credit: ALVA
On Wednesday 18 September 2024, the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (ALVA) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Viticulture provided an update on the spread of bluetongue (BTV serotype 3) in Luxembourg.
Since 1 August 2024, a total of 883 animals (734 cattle, 140 sheep, eight goats and one alpaca) have tested positive for bluetongue in the State Veterinary Laboratory (LMVE). Bluetongue has been detected in a total of 386 farms through laboratory tests (also since 1 August).
Between 11 and 18 September 2024, 98 animals tested positive for bluetongue and the viral disease was detected in 26 other farms through laboratory tests.
In the period from 9 to 15 September 2024, mortality fell slightly in cattle and significantly in sheep compared to August 2024.
Of the 240,000 available vaccine doses, 91,300 doses have so far been distributed to veterinarians.
ALVA recalled that livestock owners who notice an increased mortality rate in their herd should report this via the form available on the website of the Agriculture Ministry.
