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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2025

Prevalence of Bluetongue and the distribution of

Kuandyk Zhugunissov, Dias Muzarap, Nuraiym Sarsenkulova, Muratbay Mambetaliyev, Sanat Kilibayev, Moldir Azanbekova, Marzhan Kenzhebayeva, Shalkar Tabys, Madina Abayeva, Aibarys Melisbek and 5 more

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Kuandyk ZhugunissovResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Dias MuzarapResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Nuraiym SarsenkulovaResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Muratbay MambetaliyevResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Sanat KilibayevResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Moldir AzanbekovaResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Marzhan KenzhebayevaResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Shalkar TabysResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Madina AbayevaResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Aibarys MelisbekResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Nurkuisa RametovInstitute of Ionosphere, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Kulyaisan SultankulovaResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.
Shawn BabiukNational Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Aruna AmbagalaNational Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Aslan KerimbayevResearch Institute for Biological Safety Problems, Gvardeisky, Kazakhstan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Bluetongue virus (BTV) is a significant vector-borne pathogen affecting ruminants, leading to substantial economic losses, and adversely impacting livestock production worldwide. Recently, Bluetongue (BT) has emerged as a growing concern for European and Asian countries, including Kazakhstan. This study examines the prevalence and distribution of BTV in Kazakhstan during 2023-2024, providing up-to-date information on its occurrence in livestock and Methods: A total of 972 whole blood and 972 serum samples were collected from cattle, sheep, and goats in the southern and northern regions of Kazakhstan, alongside 11,859 Result: The overall seroprevalence of BTV in Southern Kazakhstan increased across all animal species in 2024 compared to 2023, with goats showing the most notable rise (from 3.8% to 29.5%). In the northern regions, seroprevalence remained zero in 2023 but reached 10.0% in cattle by 2024. rRT-PCR results confirmed active virus circulation, with rRT-PCR-positive samples significantly higher in 2024, especially among goats (from 4.2% in 2023 to 62.0% in 2024) and cattle (from 9.2% to 34.4%). Based on morphology, nine species of Discussion: This study provides new insights into the epidemiology of BT in Kazakhstan and serves as a valuable resource for veterinary professionals. The findings emphasize the need for continued surveillance and vector control strategies to mitigate the spread of BTV in the region.

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bluetongueCulicoidesKazakhstanRNA detectionserology

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PMCPMC11924940

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