Bluetongue, Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease, and Other Emerging Orbiviruses, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Interests: veterinary epidemiology; virology; host-pathogen interactions; veterinary public health; smart farming
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The recent emergence of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in Europe and the expanding distribution of Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease virus (EHDV) highlight the ongoing challenges posed by emerging orbiviruses worldwide. These vector-borne pathogens continue to threaten livestock and wildlife, with potentially severe economic and ecological consequences. This special issue aims to gather cutting-edge research focused on various aspects of orbivirus biology, including molecular characterization, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic advancements, vaccination strategies, and disease control. Studies addressing novel orbiviruses, their ecological and evolutionary dynamics, as well as innovative approaches to surveillance and outbreak response, are particularly welcome. By providing an updated and comprehensive overview of orbivirus research, this issue seeks to contribute to the development of effective control and prevention measures.
Dr. Ludovic Martinelle
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bluetongue
- epizootic haemorrhagic disease
- orbiviruses
- African horse sickness
- vector-borne diseases
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