A historical perspective on the prevalence, distribution and influence of African Horse Sickness in Namibia
African Horse Sickness (AHS) is a devastating, non-contagious, infectious, insect-borne disease of equids. AHS is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. Culicoides midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) act as vectors for the transmission of the causative agent, African Horse Sickness virus (AHSV). It is conside...
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| Main Authors: | Danica Liebenberg, Pieter Warnich, Stuart Piketh, Huib van Hamburg |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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2017-12-01
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| Series: | Contree |
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| Online Access: | https://newcontree.org.za/index.php/nc/article/view/86 |
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