Modeling the spatial distribution of Culicoides species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) as vectors of animal diseases in Ethiopia

Abstract Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are the major vectors of bluetongue, Schmallenberg, and African horse sickness viruses. This study was conducted to survey Culicoides species in different parts of Ethiopia and to develop habitat suitability for the major Culicoides specie...

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Main Authors: Eyerusalem Fetene, Getachew Teka, Hana Dejene, Deresegn Mandefro, Tsedale Teshome, Dawit Temesgen, Haileleul Negussie, Tesfaye Mulatu, Megarsa Bedasa Jaleta, Samson Leta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16911-y