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August 16, 2025

Culicoides species involved in the BTV-3 epidemic, the Netherlands, 2023-2024.

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MUMathilde UiterwijkFJFrans JacobsKBKarst de Boer

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Observational analysis reveals BTV-3 infection in indigenous Culicoides species, indicating high vector competence.

Key Points

  • BTV-3 infection rate in midge populations reached 2.2%, indicating a significant spread risk in local livestock.
  • In total, 155 out of 383 midge pools tested positive for BTV, demonstrating high vector competence for the disease.
  • Observation of specific Culicoides species shows their contribution to the epidemic spread of BTV-3 in the Netherlands.
  • The findings highlight the immediate threat of BTV to sheep and cattle, urging further monitoring and control measures.

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Uiterwijk et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a3688b0a429f797332dcd1https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.70007
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