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Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus spreads in Western Europe

Overview

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, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has confirmed the presence of Shamonda virus type 1 in seven cattle farms across the provinces of Córdoba and Toledo. Findings were verified by the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV). Affected livestock exhibit high fever, diarrhea, and milk production reductions of 10% to 20%. While morbidity is high, most adult animals recover and no mortality has been reported. Spanish authorities stated the virus is not a zoonosis and no restrictive measures are currently required.

In Germany, the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) has classified two genetically distinct strains: Shamonda-Virus Europe 1 (SHAV-EU1) and Shamonda-Virus Europe 2 (SHAV-EU2). Detections have been documented in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, and Lower Saxony. The North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Agriculture also reported multiple detections in cattle, though local data remains limited due to the lack of mandatory reporting requirements for this disease. The Bavarian State Office for Health noted that direct animal-to-animal transmission has not been proven.

In the Netherlands, two variants have been identified, including one matching types seen in southern Germany, France, and Switzerland. A second variant common in northern Germany has spread throughout much of the country. In Austria, the virus is confirmed in Salzburg and Tirol, while in Switzerland, it was identified in the brain tissue of deceased horses. Transmission is driven by biting midges of the genus Culicoides. There is currently no relevant infection risk to humans.

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Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut · Shamonda virus · orthobunyavirus · Shamonda-like virus · France

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Timeline

  1. about 21 hours ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Spain confirms Shamonda virus in cattle farms in Córdoba and Toledo

    Spain has confirmed Shamonda virus type 1 in seven cattle farms in Córdoba and Toledo. Authorities are monitoring further cases, noting symptoms like fever and diarrhea, but state it is not a zoonosis.

  2. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 11 sources
    Shamonda virus detected in cattle in North Rhine-Westphalia

    The Shamonda virus has been detected in cattle in North Rhine-Westphalia and other German states. The virus causes mild symptoms in livestock but is considered harmless to humans.

  3. 16 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Shamonda-like virus variants detected in cattle across Netherlands and Germany

    Two variants of the Shamonda-like virus have been detected in cattle across the Netherlands and Germany, suggesting multiple independent introductions of the pathogen into Northwest Europe.

  4. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Shamonda virus detected in Austrian cattle herds

    The Shamonda virus has been detected in cattle in Salzburg and Tirol, Austria. Transmitted by biting midges, it causes fever and reduced milk production but poses no known threat to humans.

  5. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Shamonda virus spreads through European livestock

    The Shamonda virus is spreading through European livestock, including cattle and horses, via biting midges. Outbreaks have been confirmed in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and several other European nations.

  6. 23 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Shamonda virus detected in cattle across Germany

    The novel Shamonda virus is spreading among cattle in Germany, with confirmed cases in Saxony and widespread infections in Bavaria causing fever and reduced milk production.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Shamonda-like virus detected in livestock across Belgium and France

    The Shamonda-like virus, spread by midges, is affecting cattle and sheep in Belgium and eastern France, causing fever, diarrhea, and significant milk production losses.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    New Orthobunyavirus Found in Cattle in France, Switzerland, Germany

    A new orthobunyavirus in cattle across France, Switzerland and Germany causes fever, diarrhoea and short‑term milk loss, but is not transmissible to humans and poses no major health risk.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 18 sources
    New Orthobunyavirus Spreads Among Cattle in Southern Germany

    Germany's Friedrich Loeffler Institute detected a new Simbu‑group orthobunyavirus in cattle, causing fever, diarrhea and reduced milk; cases also in Switzerland and France, no known human risk, potential fetal‑

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