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Salamanca ranchers take the vaccination of animals against bluetongue disease relatively calmly. According to the latest data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development, last Friday a total of 89 cattle farms, with 7,616 animals, were vaccinated with serotype 3 in the province of Salamanca. For its part, and in the case of sheep, the farms with cattle vaccinated with serotype 3 are a total of 52, with 7,873 specimens. Salamanca is the province with the largest cattle herd in Spain, with 591,863 specimens, according to the latest livestock survey published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, corresponding to May 2024. As for sheep, in the province in the last published census (November 2023) the number of specimens was 291,498. Livestock sources indicated that it is influenced by the fact that there were no confirmed cases of serotype 3 in Salamanca and also the proximity of the declaration of the seasonally free period, which usually occurs in other years at the beginning of December.
Regarding available vaccine, the Junta de Castilla y León has 3 million doses for serotype 4, for revaccination in the mandatory area. Also 2 million serotype 3 vaccines to vaccinate cattle and sheep in the mandatory zone of Salamanca and Ávila.
This Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food published an order with specific protection and control measures against serotype 3 in relation to bluetongue, in response to its circulation in the La Janda region (Cádiz). In Andalusia, the provinces of Huelva, Seville, Córdoba, Cádiz and Málaga are restricted. In Jaén: Andújar (Sierra Morena/Campiña Jaén), Jaén (Campiña de Jaén), Linares (Sierra Morena/Campiña Jaén) and Úbeda.
The community of Extremadura and in Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo and Ciudad Real are also restricted areas. In Madrid: the regions of El Escorial, San Martín de Valdeiglesias and Navalcarnero. And in Castilla y León, the Ávila regions of El Barco de Ávila, Arenas de San Pedro, Candeleda, Piedrahíta, Navarredonda de Gredos, Navaluenga, Sotillo de la Adrada, El Barraco, Cebreros, Las Navas del Marqués and Ávila. In Salamanca, Béjar, Ciudad Rodrigo, Guijuelo, Tamames and Sequeros continue.
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(In a dry, witty tone, a la Jimmy Carr) Ah, the thrilling world of bluetongue disease vaccination in Salamanca, Spain. I bet you’ve all been on the edge of your seats, waiting for the latest update on cattle and sheep vaccination numbers. Well, let me tell you, folks, the excitement is palpable. (Pauses for comedic effect)
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development (try saying that three times fast, I dare you), a whopping 89 cattle farms, with 7,616 animals, were vaccinated with serotype 3 last Friday. I mean, that’s a whole lot of mooing and baahing, if you ask me. And, just to put it into perspective, Salamanca has the largest cattle herd in Spain, with a staggering 591,863 specimens. That’s a lot of beef, if you know what I mean. (Winks)
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “What about the sheep, Jimmy?” Well, fear not, my flock-loving friends, for 52 farms with 7,873 sheep were also vaccinated with serotype 3. That’s a whole lot of wool, if you will. (Chuckles)
But, seriously, folks, the reason why the vaccination effort is relatively calm in Salamanca is because there were no confirmed cases of serotype 3 in the area. Ah, the old “no news is good news” adage, eh? And, of course, the proximity of the seasonally free period, which usually kicks in around December, has also contributed to the relaxed atmosphere.
(Rowan Atkinson, aka Mr. Bean, interrupts with a silly voice) Ooh, ooh, ooh! Vaccines, vaccines, everywhere! (Giggles) Sorry, Jimmy, couldn’t resist.
(Jimmy Carr continues) Ah, yes, well, moving on. The Junta de Castilla y León has a whopping 3 million doses of serotype 4 vaccine for revaccination in the mandatory area. That’s a lot of jabs, if you will. And, just to make sure everyone is covered, they’ve also got 2 million serotype 3 vaccines for cattle and sheep in the mandatory zone of Salamanca and Ávila.
(Ricky Gervais chimes in with a sarcastic remark) Oh, great, because what we really need is more bureaucracy and red tape in the world of animal vaccination. I mean, who doesn’t love a good dose of paperwork with their vaccine? (Rolls his eyes)
(Lee Evans, in his high-energy, observational style) You know, folks, have you ever noticed how when it comes to animal vaccination, everyone’s always talking about the numbers? “Oh, we’ve vaccinated 7,616 animals, and 7,873 sheep.” But, what about the animals themselves? I mean, are they happy? Are they feeling a bit “sheepish” about the whole thing? (Laughs)
(Jimmy Carr wraps up the article) And, finally, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published an order with specific protection and control measures against serotype 3 in response to its circulation in the La Janda region of Cádiz. Ah, the drama, the intrigue, the… (yawns) Oh, sorry, I dozed off for a second there. (Chuckles)
In conclusion, folks, the world of bluetongue disease vaccination is a thrilling one, full of twists and turns, and, of course, cattle and sheep. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember: always keep your vaccinations up to date, whether you’re a human or an animal. (Winks)
