Schmallenberg virus disease was originally reported in Germany in 2011. The new disease
was diagnosed in the UK in January 2012. Currently, little information has been collected
about the pathogen of the Schmallenberg virus. The virus genetically belongs to the
Bunyaviridae family (Orthobunyavirus genus and Simbu serogroup). The clinical
symptoms of acute SBV infection are unspecific in sheep and goats. This study
characterized the origin, emergence, transmission, spread in Europe and Azerbaijan,
clinical signs, and the diagnosis of this virus. Currently, the Shmallenberg disease is known
to be a serious threat to Veterinary Public Health.
