Bluetongue bulletin - Oct. 26
Bluetongue disease (also called catarrhal fever) is a non-contagious, insect-borne viral disease of ruminants, mainly sheep and less frequently of cattle, goats amongst others. There are no reports of human transmission. It is caused by the Bluetongue virus.
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Contact at National Veterinary Institute:
Ståle Sviland, researcher/veterinarian
Section for Ruminant and Swine Health
Telephone: +47 2321 6382
Fax: +47 2321 6475
E-mail: stale.sviland@vetinst.no
