A new livestock disease causing deformities at birth has been detected in at least five European countries, including the Netherlands and Germany, a Dutch agriculture ministry spokesman said on 26 January, 2012.

“It has been detected on 76 farms in the Netherlands, mainly among sheep, but also goats and cattle,” said Coen Gelinck, adding that the Schmallenberg virus was also spotted in Germany, Belgium and Britain. France also reported its first case on 26 January.

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