How Is African Horse Sickness Transmitted?
How Is African Horse Sickness Transmitted? African horse sickness is spread by biting midges (also called “punkies” or “no-see-ums”) (vector). Mosquitoes and biting flies may also be able to transfer the virus. Dogs can become infected by eating (oral) contaminated horsemeat. How does African horse sickness spread? African horse sickness is spread by biting midges