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Dermatosis complicates return swiss cows:
Like every summer, several thousand French cattle graze in neighboring France. Nevertheless, But this year, their return to the country could be compromised. Consequently, In question: Bovine dermatosis, which continues to worry the authorities and breeders.
When the first cases of dermatosis were announced, Martin Hadelmann, farmer in MURIST (FR), did not worry too much. Therefore, “It was when the cantonal veterinarian called me that, suddenly, I made,” he said on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Similarly, RTS. Meanwhile, “And then we see in the French newspapers herds which are completely killed … For example, There, it is concern,” continues the young Friborg.
The virus does not stop at the border. The border cantons of the affected area have recently decided to vaccinate the herds in order to limit the. risk of propagation of the disease on the Swiss side.
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Over 700 Swiss cows in the affected area – Dermatosis complicates return swiss cows
But it’s not just the virus that moves: the herds too. Thus, 7041 French -speaking cows have taken up residence in French pastures this year.
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Among them, 760 animals are in the so -called supervised area, where vaccination is compulsory. Will this cattle be allowed to return to Switzerland, and under what conditions? To find out, RTS has addressed the Federal Office for Veterinary Affairs (OSAV).
“Swiss animals in the French surveillance area are already partially vaccinated, or will be. […] This is an important prerequisite that will facilitate their return, “replied the OSV dermatosis complicates return swiss cows in writing.” For Swiss animals which are currently in France outside the surveillance area, the return is no problem, “adds the body.
Friborg is cautious
However. although the cows of Martin Hadelmann are outside the surveillance area, he will still have to wait before seeing his animals: in the canton of Friborg, the veterinary authorities have decided to be more careful and still prefer to wait to see how the epidemic evolves. No decision to return from cattle will be made before mid-August. The young farmer “crosses his fingers” so that his own is not affected.
There is therefore a few days of waiting. uncertainty for many French -speaking farmers as for the fate that will be reserved for their animals.
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