France Reports Bluetongue Disease Outbreak Near Belgian Border

France reported a bluetongue disease outbreak on a farm close to the Belgian border, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). This disease, which can be fatal for sheep, cattle, and goats, has been present in the Netherlands, northern Belgium, and western Germany since late last year.

France has reported an outbreak of bluetongue disease on a farm near the Belgian border, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced on Wednesday.

Bluetongue disease is potentially lethal for domestic ruminants including sheep, cattle, and goats. The disease has been spreading across the Netherlands, northern Belgium, and western Germany since late last year.

The WOAH emphasized the significance of monitoring and controlling the spread to mitigate impacts on livestock health and the agricultural economy.

(With inputs from agencies.)