Comparing Different Larval Food Sources and Temperature Regimes for the Rearing of <i>Culicoides obsoletus</i>/<i>scoticus</i> Complex Midges, the Predominant Bluetongue, and Schmallenberg Virus Vectors in Northern Europe

During the last decade, Europe was confronted with the emergence of two <i>Culicoides</i>-borne viruses, bluetongue virus and Schmallenberg virus. Both diseases caused economic losses in cattle, sheep, and goats. Despite their importance, only limited knowledge is available on the develo...

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Main Authors: Charlotte Sohier, Severine Matthijs, Nick De Regge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/50/1/80