20,000 sheep die in Sardinia amid bluetongue virus outbreak, exacerbated by climate change.
Sardinia is battling a severe outbreak of bluetongue virus, which has killed around 20,000 sheep this year, impacting the island's vital sheep farming sector. Climate change is exacerbating the situation, causing earlier and prolonged outbreaks. The virus, spread by biting midges, leads to severe symptoms in sheep but is harmless to humans. Delayed vaccinations and inadequate responses from authorities have resulted in significant economic losses, with calls for improved preventive measures and compensation for farmers.
October 07, 2024
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