BLUETONGUE

Question 1

PQ - Definition of a confirmed bluetongue case (farm level) – additional question

Answer 1

• Clinical signs consistent with bluetongue
• Isolation or identification of the virus
• Positive serology test or identification of viral antigen or RNA specific to one or
  more bluetongue serotype
• A seroconverted sentinel animal: seropositive after showing negative serology

Question 2

PQ - Measures in case of confirmed bluetongue – additional question !

Answer 2

• Slaughter as much as necessary to prevent spreading
• Incinerate the carcasses (or burial)
• > 20km vaccination zone
  Epi survey: duration of potential bluetongue presence, origin, vector
  distribution, movement of animals to or from holding
• > 100 km protection zone
  Optional vaccination (but not paid by State)
  Census of holdings and animals
  Movement restriction
• • 50km surveillance zone
    Prohibited vaccination