The Potential Significance of Biting Midge (Culicoides Latrielle) Population in Nigeria

Authors

  • A. F. Ogunrinade University of Ibadan, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v3i2.2508

Abstract

CULICOIDES species are well-known as troublesome biters and transmitters of various diseases to man and animals. Surveys in Nigeria show Culicoides species to be well distributed throughout the vegetational zones. The possible direct and indirect effects of such a distribution on production are discussed.

Author Biography

  • A. F. Ogunrinade , University of Ibadan, Nigeria

    Department of Veterinary Pathology

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Published

2021-01-16

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (1976)

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How to Cite

The Potential Significance of Biting Midge (Culicoides Latrielle) Population in Nigeria. (2021). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 3(2), 38-42. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v3i2.2508