Bluetongue disease
Cow auction had to be postponed
The cattle auction in Maishofen has to be postponed to October 3rd due to the current outbreak of bluetongue disease. The viral disease affects cattle, sheep and goats. It is not dangerous for humans.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Bluetongue, a painful viral disease, mainly affects ruminants such as cows, sheep and goats and is transmitted by bearded midges. Symptoms include swollen blue tongues, blisters on the teats and severe inflammation of the claws.
There are currently no cases in Salzburg, but there are cases in Styria and Vorarlberg. The last outbreak in Austria was eight years ago.
Bluetongue is not transmissible to humans - the consumption of milk or meat from affected animals is also safe for humans.
The next cattle auction in Maishofen is scheduled for October 3.
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