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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 of midge species contributions to BTV-3 spread in sheep and cattle, indicating high vector competence in local populations.

Key Points

  • A total of 40.5% of midge pools tested positive for bluetongue virus, indicating significant infection spread.
  • Among 33,093 identified midges, C. obsoletus and C. scoticus were found positive for BTV, highlighting their role.
  • Midges were collected from BTV-affected farms using UV-light traps, allowing for detailed species testing.
  • The findings suggest that indigenous midges may be crucial in the rapid transmission of bluetongue virus in the Netherlands.

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Uiterwijk et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a35140234c60ad5c20cb9ahttps://doi.org/10.1111/mve.70007
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