Guidance

Shamonda virus infection in animals

Information about Shamonda virus (SHAV) for veterinarians and livestock farmers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 November 2026

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Shamonda virus (SHAV) disease information note: SHAV in animals

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Information notes provide vets with further guidance for circumstances such as:

• unusual seasonal events
• emerging diseases
• outbreaks of non-statutory disease

Guidance from APHA’s Surveillance Intelligence Unit (SIU).