| Culicoides biting midges at the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa. | |
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PMID: 18453243 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are responsible for the transmission of a large number of pathogens to livestock and wild animals. In this study the presence of the genus, using light traps based at four different sites within the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, was investigated during 2002-2004. In total, 37 species were recorded, including large numbers of Culicoides imicola Kieffer, 1913, which is responsible for the transmission of economically important arboviruses in South Africa, Europe, Middle and Far East. These results are discussed with reference to the wider Culicoides fauna in the Onderstepoort area of South Africa, their vector competence as well as biosecurity at the National Zoological Gardens. |
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Authors:
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K Labuschagne; L J Gerber; I Espie; S Carpenter |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary research Volume: 74 ISSN: 0030-2465 ISO Abbreviation: Onderstepoort J. Vet. Res. Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-05 Completed Date: 2008-06-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401107 Medline TA: Onderstepoort J Vet Res Country: South Africa |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 343-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Agricultural Research Council, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, Division of Entomology, Private Bag X05, Onderstepoort, 0110 South Africa. labuschagnek@arc.agric.za |
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Animals Animals, Zoo / parasitology Ceratopogonidae / classification*, growth & development* Disease Vectors* / classification Female Insect Vectors / classification, growth & development Male Mite Infestations / epidemiology, veterinary* Phylogeny Population Density Seasons South Africa / epidemiology Species Specificity |
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