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Reference OIE (2006) Bluetongue in Northern Europe: an OIE Reference Laboratory makes a breakthrough in identifying the vector causing the disease. www.oie.int/eng/press/en_061023.htm.

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of bluetongue two to three weeks later in September. In conclusion, when animals are kept indoors, potential vectors of bluetongue virus may be much more abundant than outdoors. This study shows clearly a strong preference of these biting midges for the farm and its immediate surroundings. To date, no control strategy against these biting midges and their immature stages has been defined. In Europe, a vaccination campaign using an inactivated vaccine has already been launched in some countries. Additional control measures aiming at the reduction of midge populations at farm level could represent a useful additional option.

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