Bluetongue

Disease Bluetongue Disease is a viral infection of domestic and wild ruminants, such as sheep and cattle, that is caused by Bluetongue Virus (BTV). The disease is transmitted by midges, which feed on the blood of infected animals. It causes fever, ulcers in the mouth and on the tongue, limb swelling, anemia, lameness, and sometimes death. Bluetongue Disease can have a major economic impact on the agricultural industry, as it can result in significant losses in production and death of livestock, leading to reduced income for farmers. It can also reduce the quality and quantity of food available to humans and animals. Vaccines and vector control measures, such as the use of insecticides, are used to reduce the spread of the virus and the severity of the disease.