The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture reveals a monitoring map for the “Chamunda” virus on livestock farms in six provinces and reassures consumers

The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) announced that it is closely following the development of cases of infection with the “Shuni / Shamonda virus” that were monitored in a number of cattle and livestock farms inSix Spanish provincesShe stressed that the situation is subject to continuous veterinary monitoring and is not a cause for concern.

The six Spanish provinces involved in veterinary monitoring

The Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete and the Animal Disease Control Committee reported positive cases of strains 1 and 2 of the virus in milk and meat production farms in the following provinces:

• Cordoba (Andalusia):Cases were mainly observed in the Los Pedroches area, with a temporary decrease in milk production of about 20% during the period of fever.
• Toledo (Toledo):Infections were recorded on four dairy farms in the towns of Montearagon, Castillo de Bayuela and El Percial.
• Madrid and Avila:Limited cases of the first strain have been observed and are subject to field follow-up.
• Girona (Catalonia) and Cantabria:Recent outbreaks have been recorded on three dairy farms in Girona and a case in the municipality of Riotuerto, Cantabria.

An official reassurance letter about the safety of meat and milk

This virus is transmitted between livestock mainly through the bites of mosquitoes and vector insects, and causes temporary symptoms in cows of fever, diarrhea, and decreased milk production before the animals recover within about a week. The agricultural and health authorities in Madrid, Andalusia and Catalonia stressed that the virusIt does not affect at all the quality and safety of milk or meat intended for consumption There is no scientific evidence of its transmission between humans.، ولا توجد أي أدلة علمية على انتقاله بين البشر.