Development and Preclinical Evaluation of a Lyophilized Vaccine Against Equine Herpesvirus Type 4 (EHV-4) [PDF]
VaccinesBackground/Objectives: Equine rhinopneumonia, caused by equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4), continues to be a significant health and economic concern in the global equine industry, particularly in Kazakhstan.
Lespek Kutumbetov +7 more
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Molecular Detection and Genetic Characteristics of Equine Herpesviruses 1 and 4 in Egypt [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine InternationalThe present study investigated the molecular detection and genetic characteristics of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and EHV-4 circulating within Egyptian horse populations during 2019–2022. A total of 79 animals were sampled (54 nasal swabs and 25 aborted
Emad AL-Ebshahy +6 more
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The Role of Equine Herpesvirus Type 4 Glycoprotein K in Virus Replication [PDF]
Viruses, 2012 Equine herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) is an important equine pathogen that causes respiratory tract disease among horses worldwide. Glycoprotein K (gK) homologues have been identified in several alphaherpesviruses as a major player in virus entry, replication ...
Walid Azab, Abuelyazeed El-Sheikh
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Development of an In-House ELISA for Serological Detection of Equine Herpesvirus-1/4 Antibodies in Turkish Horses [PDF]
AnimalsEquine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and Equine herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) are major viral pathogens of horses that contribute to respiratory disease, abortion, and neurological disorders, leading to economic losses in the equine industry.
İlker Şahinkesen, Seval Bilge-Dağalp
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Investigation of Selected Prevalence Factors Associated with EHV-2 and/or EHV-5 Infection in Horses with Acute Onset of Fever and Respiratory Signs [PDF]
VirusesThe purpose of this study was to determine any associations of EHV-2, EHV-5, and dual infection with EHV-2/-5 with demographic parameters, clinical signs, and coinfection with other common respiratory pathogens.
Kaitlyn James +7 more
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Neonatal Immunization with a Single IL-4/Antigen Dose Induces Increased Antibody Responses after Challenge Infection with Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) at Weanling Age. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Neonatal foals respond poorly to conventional vaccines. These vaccines typically target T-helper (Th) cell dependent B-cell activation. However, Th2-cell immunity is impaired in foals during the first three months of life. In contrast, neonatal basophils
Bettina Wagner +9 more
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Serosurveillance of infectious agents in equines of the Central Valley of Costa Rica [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2014 Blood samples from 181 equines from the Central Valley of Costa Rica were collected in the year 2012 to determine the presence of antibodies against selected infectious agents in horses and to determine the risk factors associated with these agents.
D. Jiménez +2 more
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Standard and molecular methods in the diagnostics of infections caused by equine herpesviruses 1 and 4 [PDF]
Veterinarski Glasnik, 2018 Background. Equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) is responsible for respiratory disease in young animals, abortion in pregnant mares and neurological disease, whilst equine herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) is mainly the causative agent of respiratory disorders and ...
Milić Nenad +2 more
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Epidemiology of Infectious Pathogens in Horses with Acute Respiratory Disease, Abortion, and Neurological Signs: Insights Gained from the Veterinary Surveillance System for Horses in The Netherlands (SEIN) [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesMonitoring infectious diseases is essential for safeguarding equine health and ensuring the sustainability of the horse industry. In 2019, the Royal Veterinary Association of the Netherlands (KNMvD) and Royal GD (GD Animal Health) launched SEIN ...
Kees van Maanen +3 more
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Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus Supernatant Containing Streptolysin S Alters the Equine Nasal and Vaginal Mucosa, Modulating Equine Herpesvirus 1, 3 and 4 Infections [PDF]
VirusesThe equine respiratory and reproductive tract microbiomes are complex and subject to constant fluctuations. Among the microbial inhabitants, Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (SEZ) is recognized as the dominant bacterium.
Eslam Mohamed +5 more
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