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In Ethiopia, where equines are essential for transport and agriculture, the disease remains endemic, yet epidemiological data are limited in many areas. This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of African horse sickness virus (AHSV) and describe variation in seropositivity across selected factors in equines in the Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2024 to August 2025, during which 384 serum samples were collected and tested using a blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (bELISA). Of these, 310 were seropositive, giving an overall seroprevalence of 80.7% (95% CI: 76.4\u201384.6%). Seroprevalence was slightly higher in East Dembia (81.3%) than in West Dembia (79.9%). Univariable logistic regression showed no statistically significant associations between seropositivity and the evaluated variables (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&gt;\u20090.05). 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