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Bluetongue virus

The type species of ORBIVIRUS causing a serious disease in sheep, especially lambs. It may also infect wild ruminants and other domestic animals.

Year introduced: 1994

Date introduced: December 12, 1974

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Tree Number(s): B04.820.223.719.550.100

MeSH Unique ID: D001820

Registry Number: txid40051

Entry Terms:

  • Bluetongue Viruses
  • Ovine Catarrhal Fever Virus
  • Blue Tongue Virus
  • Blue Tongue Viruses

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