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Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus spreads in Western Europe

9 clusters · 64 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Spain confirms Shamonda virus in cattle farms in Córdoba and Toledo

The Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus outbreak continues to impact livestock across Europe, with recent detections expanding the geographic footprint to the Iberian Peninsula. In Spain, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisherie

Crane migration patterns and avian flu risks in Germany

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Avian influenza risk rises during crane migration in Germany

Large numbers of cranes are gathering at major resting sites across Germany in preparation for autumn migration. Experts anticipate that between 200,000 and 300,000 cranes will rest in the country simultaneously by Octob

UK and Ireland Bluetongue virus outbreak 2026

18 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bluetongue virus spreads through livestock in Ireland and Great Britain

By late September 2026, the Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) outbreak has expanded significantly across the British Isles. In addition to the ongoing situation in the United Kingdom, the virus has been confirmed in Ireland. The

Asian hornet expansion and safety risks across Europe

40 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: France implements national plan to combat Asian hornet

The spread of the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) continues to expand across Europe, with significant activity in Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In Germany, the species remains common in s