Louping Ill in Goats, Spain, 2011

Abstract

Although louping ill affects mainly sheep, a 2011 outbreak in northern Spain occurred among goats. Histopathologic lesions and molecular genetics identified a new strain of louping ill virus, 94% identical to the strain from Britain. Surveillance is needed to minimize risk to domestic and wildlife species and humans.

Keywords

• louping ill
• goat
• Spain
• Asturian strain
• viruses
• goats