Molecular Identification of <i>Culicoides</i> Species and Host Preference Blood Meal in the African Horse Sickness Outbreak-Affected Area in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand

Molecular Identification of <i>Culicoides</i> Species and Host Preference Blood Meal in the African Horse Sickness Outbreak-Affected Area in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand

African horse sickness (AHS) was reported as an outbreak in Thailand in 2020. Hematophagous insects from the genus <i>Culicoides</i> are the suspected vector responsible for AHS transmission. Horses in Hua Hin district, Prachuab Khiri Khan province, Thailand, were affected and died from...

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Main Authors: Ketsarin Kamyingkird, Suchada Choocherd, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Nutsuda Klinkaew, Chanya Kengradomkij, Pornkamol Phoosangwalthong, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Khampee Pattanatanang, Tawin Inpankaew, Jumnongjit Phasuk, Burin Nimsuphan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Culicoides</i>
African horse sickness
blood meal analysis
host preference blood feeding
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/4/369

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