BTV-3 in Europe: what has happened since the beginning of summer 2025?

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is BTV-3 in Europe: what has happened since the beginning of summer 2025?. A content developed by Philippe Gisbert, Ruminants Global Technical Manager at Ceva.In this episode, we analyze the evolving situation of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) across Europe in the summer of 2025. Two years after its arrival, BTV-3 is now considered enzootic in several countries, showing patterns similar to serotype 8 in past years. The article provides a detailed breakdown of the current epidemiological status in Western, Northern, and now Eastern and Southern Europe, highlighting the ongoing spread and resurgence in countries like France, Germany, Spain, and Austria. The report also discusses the recent expansion into new regions such as the Czech Republic, Romania, and Greece, underlining the virus’s persistent threat and the growing need for continued monitoring and vaccination efforts.If you want to learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.