Sardinia accounts for 40% of Italian sheep farming Spread of bluetongue virus supported by global warming Failed vaccinations due to multiple virus strains Virus killed 40,000 sheep in 2024, just ...

All of this is threatened by the viral infection, which has hit around a quarter of Sardinia's 13,000 sheep farms this year, killing 40,000 sheep and lambs, compared to just 5,000 in 2023.

ROME (Reuters) - On the island of Sardinia, a bedrock of Italian sheep farming, breeder Michela Dessi has seen 150 of her flock die and 140 lose their lambs in the last few months due to an insect ...

The best way to get around Sardinia is by car. It's the easiest way to hit the places on your itinerary, though it's not the cheapest option. Using public transportation will save you some cash ...

The best time to visit Sardinia is from April to June when the flowers are in bloom, the sea waters are warm, and the temperatures haven't yet reached their July and August highs. Still ...

Mario Pala and family have concluded the sale of Pala winery to the Tolaini winery in Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), owned by Lia Tolaini October 17, 2024 — Today, Thursday October 17, the Pala ...