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This is caused by a rhabdovirus and transmitted by Culicoides spp. and Anopheles spp. It occurs in Africa (where it is called ‘three day sickness’), Asia and Australia. Animals will be pyrexic and recumbent with a serous nasal, lacrimal and salivary discharge. There may be dyspnoea. Mortality is low and animals normally recover with good nursing. There is no treatment. Infection can be confirmed by paired serum samples.