First Outbreak of Usutu Virus in Germany
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 5, 2012
The Blackbird die-off that was observed in north-west Baden-Württemberg, neighbouring parts of Rheinland-Pfalz and southern Hessen in 2011 was caused by the Usutu Virus. and species breeding in cavities are less affected. The Usutu Virus’ origins are in Africa south of the Sahara.
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