SloveniaA new orthobunyavirus from the Simbu serogroup has been confirmed in Switzerland and southern Germany, linked to a mysterious cattle disease spreading across Europe. The virus, similar to the Shamonda virus, was identified by the Friedrich-Loeffler Institute and the Swiss Institute of Virology and Immunology. Symptoms include high fever, diarrhea, and reduced milk production in dairy cows. Unlike previous outbreaks like Schmallenberg virus, this new strain is transmitted by Culicoides midges and affects both cattle and small ruminants such as sheep and goats. Veterinarians warn of potential reproductive issues in livestock, though current data on fertility impacts remain unclear.
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