Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Livestock Diseases Among Residents of East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. [PDF]
This study reveals gaps in livestock owners’ knowledge and practices regarding disease prevention and control in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, highlighting the need for strengthened veterinary extension services and community education to improve animal health management.
Yizengaw L +7 more
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Clinico-histopathological and molecular detection of small ruminants' papillomaviruses in Iran. [PDF]
In this study, sheep and goats with clinical signs of papillomatosis were identified. Sampling was done from them. The samples were sent for further laboratory tests. Clinical examinations, molecular PCR tests, and histopathological examinations confirmed the presence of papillomavirus.
Ghorani M, Esmaeili H, Khordadmehr M.
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Evaluation of paraoxonase activity, total sialic acid and oxidative stress in sheep with ecthyma contagiosa [PDF]
Zoonoses are defined by the world health organization as diseases and infections which are transmitted naturally between vertebrate animals and human. Undestanding the zoonotic risk posed by pox viruses in companion animals is important for both human ...
DEVECİ HA +8 more
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Genetic Phylocomparative Analysis of B2L, F1L Genes in Orf Virus Isolated from Felid Infected Sheep [PDF]
Contagious ecthyma virus Large, oval, double-stranded DNA viruses from the family Poxviridae they are distinct from other poxviruses due to their unusual spiral coat. Orf virus encoded highly conserved F1L gene, B2L gene, which codes for highly ...
Khetam Mayea, Hazim Thwiny, Hayder Ayyez
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Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae - A Primary Cause of Severe Pneumonia Epizootics in the Norwegian Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) Population [PDF]
The Norwegian muskox (Ovibos moschatus) population lives on the high mountain plateau of Dovre and originates from animals introduced from Greenland.
Ayling, Roger D. +7 more
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Clinicopathological Features of Contagious Ecthyma-Like Lesions in a Dog [PDF]
Background: Contagious ecthyma or orf is a poxviral disease of goat and sheep, with incidental infection appearing in humans, cows, camels, and many wild ruminants, and very rarely in dogs.
Monireh Khordadmehr +3 more
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Investigation of Adenosine deamidase (ADA) activity and some biochemical values in lambs with infectious ecthyma symptoms [PDF]
Understanding the zoonotic risk posed by the orf virus (ORFV), which causes contagious ecthyma in domestic animals, is crucial for both human and animal health.
S. Kızıltepe +5 more
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Abstract Poxviruses belong to the Poxviridae family, a group of pathogens known for their high infectivity in humans, posing significant health threats. One of the most well‐known representatives of poxvirus infections is smallpox, which has been successfully eradicated.
Xu Li +9 more
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Identification and characterization of Orf viruses isolated from sheep and goats in Southern Italy
Orf virus (ORFV; Family: Poxviridae) is the causative agent of contagious ecthyma, or Orf disease in sheep, goats and other domestic or wild ruminants with a worldwide distribution.
Domenico Galante +6 more
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Contagious ecthyma (CE) is an acute infectious zoonosis caused by orf virus (ORFV) that mainly infects sheep and goats and causes obvious lesions and low market value of livestock, resulting in huge economic losses for farmers. In this study, two strains
Shaofei Li +16 more
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