Bluetongue, initially recognised in South Africa in late 1870s in sheep, is now known to affect a wide variety of other Domestic and wild ruminants as well. Recent reports also suggested that camelids may also be affected with bluetongue virus in certain situations. Though it was recognised more than a century ago, it continues to be an economically very important livestock Disease throughout the world. Since bluetongue is transmitted by Culicoides midges, its ...