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Romania reports bluetongue outbreak in cattle, WOAH agency says

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Posted on October 1, 2025

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PARIS (Reuters) -Romania has reported an outbreak of bluetongue disease in cattle in the southwest of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday, as the virus

Romania reports bluetongue outbreak in cattle, WOAH agency

PARIS (Reuters) -Romania has reported an outbreak of bluetongue disease in cattle in the southwest of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday, as the virus affecting ruminants continues to spread across Europe.

The serotype 3 of the disease was detected in 10 animals across four farm and backyard locations in the district of Gorj, the Paris-based WOAH said, citing information from Romanian authorities.

(Reporting by Gus Trompiz; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Romania reports a bluetongue outbreak in cattle.
  • The outbreak is in the southwest region of Gorj.
  • WOAH confirms serotype 3 of the virus.
  • 10 animals affected across four locations.
  • The virus continues to spread across Europe.

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What are ruminants?
Ruminants are a group of mammals that digest plant-based food through a specialized stomach with multiple compartments. Common examples include cattle, sheep, and goats, which are essential for agriculture.

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