Nébih: bluetongue disease appeared in Somogy county

Bluetongue virus-infected cattle was found in Hajmás, Somogy County after last week's incident in Tolna county – the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Wednesday.

According to the communication one cattle herd proved to be infected. The outbreak this time was caused by a virus serotype 4 again – the Nébih reported.

According to the informations of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH), blood tests are carried out to assess the prevalence of the disease within three kilometers radius of the outburst of the disease, while a 30-day observation closure was ordered circuiting within a 20 kilometers radius.
The detailed transporation rules in the restricted areas are available on the agency’s website. (MTI)