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Hungary reports first bluetongue outbreak in 10 years, WOAH says

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Posted on September 10, 2025

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PARIS (Reuters) - Hungary has reported its first outbreak of bluetongue disease in a decade, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday. Bluetongue is a potentially fatal

Hungary reports first bluetongue outbreak in 10 years, WOAH

PARIS (Reuters) - Hungary has reported its first outbreak of bluetongue disease in a decade, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday.

Bluetongue is a potentially fatal disease affecting domestic ruminants, primarily sheep, cattle, and goats.

The outbreak was detected in 15 cattle within a herd of 303 animals in the county of Somogy in the southwestern part of the country, the Paris-based WOAH said, citing information from Hungarian authorities.

The previous outbreak of bluetongue in Hungary was last recorded in December 2015, the WOAH added.

(Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide, editing by Gus Trompiz)

Key Takeaways

  • Hungary reports first bluetongue outbreak in a decade.
  • The disease affects domestic ruminants like sheep and cattle.
  • Outbreak detected in 15 cattle in Somogy county.
  • Last outbreak in Hungary was in December 2015.
  • Reported by the World Organisation for Animal Health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What disease has Hungary reported an outbreak of?
Hungary has reported its first outbreak of bluetongue disease in a decade.
Which animals are primarily affected by bluetongue disease?
Bluetongue disease primarily affects domestic ruminants, including sheep, cattle, and goats.
How many cattle were affected in the recent outbreak?
The outbreak was detected in 15 cattle within a herd of 303 animals in Somogy county.
When was the last recorded outbreak of bluetongue in Hungary?
The previous outbreak of bluetongue in Hungary was last recorded in December 2015.

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