Bluetongue Outbreak Hits Polish Cattle Near Czech Border

Poland faces a bluetongue disease outbreak affecting cattle near its border with the Czech Republic. WOAH has reported the case, marking the virus's continued spread in Europe. While bluetongue poses a threat to ruminants like sheep, cattle, and goats, it is harmless to humans and animal products.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has confirmed an outbreak of bluetongue disease affecting cattle in Poland, near the Czech border, raising concerns as the virus spreads across Europe.

Bluetongue primarily affects domestic ruminants including sheep, cattle, and goats, but is not a threat to humans nor does it compromise the safety of meat and milk products.

In the town of Kędzierzyn-Koźle, one head of cattle was reported affected among a herd of 39 animals, highlighting the virus's growing regional impact.

(With inputs from agencies.)