Abstract

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a devastating disease of cattle characterized by fever, nodules on the skin, lymphadenopathy and milk drop. Several haematophagous arthropod species like dipterans and ticks are suspected to play a role in the transmission of LSDV. Few conclusive data are however available on the importance of biting flies and horseflies as potential vectors in LSDV transmission. Therefore an in vivo transmission study was carried out to investigate possible LSDV transmission by Stomoxys calcitrans biting flies and Haematopota spp. horseflies from experimentally infected viraemic donor bulls to acceptor bulls. LSDV transmission by Stomoxys calcitrans was evidenced in 3 independent experiments, LSDV transmission by Haematopota spp. was shown in one experiment. Evidence of LSD was supported by induction of nodules and virus detection in the blood of acceptor animals. Our results are supportive for a mechanical transmission of the virus by these vectors.

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Title
Experimental evidence of mechanical lumpy skin disease virus transmission by Stomoxys calcitrans biting flies and Haematopota spp. horseflies
Author
Sohier, C 1 ; Haegeman, A 1 ; Mostin, L 1 ; De Leeuw, I 1 ; W Van Campe 1 ; De Vleeschauwer, A 1 ; Tuppurainen, E S M 2 ; van den Berg, T 1 ; De Regge, N 1 ; De Clercq, K 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Sciensano, Groeselenberg 99, Brussel, Belgium 
 Independent Veterinary Consultant for Lumpy skin disease, Sheeppox and Goatpox, Helsinki, Finland 
Pages
1-10
Publication year
2019
Publication date
Dec 2019
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
e-ISSN
20452322
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2330970488
Copyright
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