Schmallenberg -- Iran
A recently discovered virus known to infect ruminants in parts of Europe might infect horses, as well: Researchers have just identified antibodies to the Schmallenberg virus, transmitted by flying insects, in 10 Iranian horses.
They are the 1st horses worldwide to test positive for these antibodies, the scientists said.
In screening for antibodies in cattle, sheep, and goats, as well as in horses, the researchers discovered, unexpectedly, that members of the equine species tested
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6240511&promed&0
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