‘Schmallenberg’ virus: Likely epidemiological scenarios and data needs

Author (Corporate)	European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Publisher	EC
Publication Date	2012
Content Type	Report
	The European Commission, in January 2012, requested urgent scientific and technical assistance from the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) for possible risks resulting from the 'Schmallenberg' virus. This virus, which mainly affects sheep but can also affect cattle and goats, results in birth defects. To date, the virus has infected animals in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Source Link	Primary Source http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/supporting/pub/241e.htm
Related Links	EFSA: News, 31.1.12: EFSA requested to support EU with work on Schmallenberg virus http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/120131.htm EFSA: News, 8.2.12: EFSA publishes report on likely scenarios for spread of Schmallenberg virus in ruminants http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/120208 EFSA: 'Schmallenberg' virus: likely epidemiological scenarios and data needs http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/supporting/doc/241e.pdf
Subject Categories	Business and Industry, Health
Countries / Regions	Europe