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Bluetongue surveillance in Switzerland in 2003: a serological and entomological survey. 2004

A Cagienard, and F Dall'Acqua, and B Thür, and P S Mellor, and E Denison, and C Griot, and K D C Stärk
Swiss Veterinary Office, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Berne, Switzerland.

At present, Switzerland is considered officially free from bluetongue (BT) disease. Recently reported outbreaks have recorded BT moving north as far as latitude 44 degrees 30'N in Europe and 49 degrees N in Kazakhstan. The absence of clinical disease does not prove freedom from BT virus (BTV) infection. In addition, the occurrence and distribution of the only known biological vector, certain species of Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), is poorly understood for Switzerland. Consequently the Swiss Veterinary Office initiated a project on BT surveillance in April 2003 on cattle farms. The study comprised serological and entomological activities; initial results are presented.

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