Biting flies and trypanosomiasis in Sahom livestock farm: ‘The Missing Link’

• Main Authors: Premaalatha, B., Tan, W. W., Jamnah, O., Zaini, C. M., Erwanas, A., Reuben, S. K. S., Chandrawathani, P., Ramlan, M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55212/1/Biting%20flies%20and%20trypanosomiasis%20in%20Sahom%20livestock%20farm.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55212/

Trypanosomiasis positive cases were reported in Sahom Farm Retreat in Gopeng, Perak; with multispecies livestock animals. Nzi and Vavoua traps were applied to survey the population of biting flies; stable flies (Muscidae: Stomoxyinae) and horse flies (Tabanidae) as the vector for surra. Results indi...