The efficacy of vector-proof accommodation for the protection of livestock against Culicoides biting midges | Parasites & Vectors

This study explored different levels of closed housing and vector-proofing as a potential means to protect livestock from Culicoides and the risk of bluetongue disease. It demonstrated that the use of effective sealing materials, such as brushes around doors, can significantly reduce the presence of Culicoides in stables, while the addition of fine mesh did … Read more