Professor Arvo Viltrop talks about horse herpes and foot-and-mouth disease.
A virus was found in horses in Harjumaa. Professor Arvo Viltrop says this virus has been in horses for many years. The virus can come back. Stress can make horses sick. They may have trouble breathing. In bad cases, horses can die.
Sick horses need care. Owners must take care of their horses. The virus is under national control in Estonia.
Foot-and-mouth disease is a worry in Europe. The situation is getting better. The last case was in Slovakia on April 4. Viltrop says we need to wait a few more weeks.
People spread the disease. The virus comes from Asia. It spreads with food. For example, in Germany, the virus came from Turkey.
African swine fever may spread in Estonia this summer. Wild boars are many now. This helps the disease spread. The disease is already in Central Estonia.
Viltrop warns about farm open days. These events can spread diseases. He says stay away from farms. Clean shoes and hands before and after farm visits. Do not bring food from other countries.
Professor Arvo Viltrop talks about horse herpes and foot-and-mouth disease.
A virus was found in horses in Harjumaa. Professor Arvo Viltrop says this virus has been in horses for many years. The virus can come back. Stress can make horses sick. They may have trouble breathing. In bad cases, horses can die.
Sick horses need care. Owners must take care of their horses. The virus is under national control in Estonia.
Foot-and-mouth disease is a worry in Europe. The situation is getting better. The last case was in Slovakia on April 4. Viltrop says we need to wait a few more weeks.
People spread the disease. The virus comes from Asia. It spreads with food. For example, in Germany, the virus came from Turkey.
African swine fever may spread in Estonia this summer. Wild boars are many now. This helps the disease spread. The disease is already in Central Estonia.
Viltrop warns about farm open days. These events can spread diseases. He says stay away from farms. Clean shoes and hands before and after farm visits. Do not bring food from other countries.