2024
DOI: 10.1101/2024.10.07.611962
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Stomoxysflies (Diptera, Muscidae) are competent vectors of multiple livestock hemopathogens

Julia W. Muita,
Joel L. Bargul,
JohnMark O. Makwatta
et al.

Abstract: Stomoxys flies are widely distributed and economically significant vectors of various livestock pathogens of veterinary importance. However, the role of Stomoxys spp. in pathogen transmission is poorly understood. Therefore, we studied the feeding patterns of these blood feeders collected from specific locations in Kenya, to identify various vertebrate hosts they fed on, and the livestock hemopathogens they carried, to elucidate their role in pathogens transmission. Our findings show that field-collected Stomo… Show more

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