C. Bachofen

Identification, Isolation and Genomic Characterization of an Emerging Shamonda Virus Variant Associated with Bovine Disease in Switzerland

In July 2026, an outbreak of a cattle illness characterized by high fever, diarrhea and reduced milk production, often affecting whole herds, was detected across several regions of northern Switzerland. To investigate the cause of the outbreak, a broad range of diagnostic methods was applied, including pathogen-specifi...