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This study conducted in the Yozgat region determined a prevalence of 6.35% for maedi‐visna in sheep and 17.5% for caprine arthritis encephalitis in goats, providing critical data for small ruminant health and disease management in the area. ABSTRACT Background Lentivirus ovivismae and Lentivirus capartenc (formerly maedi‐visna and caprine arthritis ...
Emre Sayar +3 more
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Accurate clinical diagnosis of pneumonia, the leading cause of mortality in small ruminants, is difficult and usually requires postmortem examination of the lungs. An active abattoir survey was conducted between November 2017 and April 2018 to estimate the prevalence and characterize the gross and histopathological lesions of pneumonic lungs in 864 ...
Berhanu Mekibib +4 more
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: Bluetongue (BT) is an infectious and non-contagious disease of compulsory notification which may affect domestic and wild ruminants, transmitted by Culicoides spp. midges.
Vivien M. Morikawa +7 more
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Small ruminant lentivirus infections in goats affect both production and animal welfare. This represents a threat to the qualitative and quantitative growth of goat farming, recently observed in mountainous regions such as the Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol (Italy). To monitor and eradicate the caprine arthritis encephalitis virus in this
Alexander Tavella +10 more
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Background Small Ruminant Lentiviruses (SRLV) are widespread in Canadian sheep and goats and represent an important health issue in these animals. There is however no data about the genetic diversity of Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus (CAEV) or ...
Bertoni Giuseppe +5 more
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The expanding international wildlife trade, combined with a lack of surveillance for key animal diseases in most countries, represents a potential pathway for transboundary disease movement. We reviewed peer‐reviewed literature for reports of 73 OIE‐Listed terrestrial animal diseases in wild animals and found 528 possible wild animal hosts using our ...
Kristine M. Smith +7 more
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Immunogenetics of Small Ruminant Lentiviral Infections
The small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLV) include the caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV) and the Maedi-Visna virus (MVV). Both of these viruses limit production and can be a major source of economic loss to producers.
Nancy Stonos +2 more
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Diagnosing limb paresis and paralysis in sheep
Paresis and paralysis are uncommon problems in sheep but are likely to prompt farmers to seek veterinary advice. A thorough and logical approach can aid in determining the cause of the problem and highlighting the benefit of veterinary involvement. While this may not necessarily alter the prognosis for an individual animal, it can help in formulating ...
James Patrick Crilly +2 more
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Immune responses to maedi-visna virus [PDF]
The immune response to maedi-visna virus has been investigated, both in persistently infected sheep and in the acute phase of the primary immune response to infection with maedi-visna.Maedi-visna infected sheep develop detectable levels of anti-viral ...
Reyburn, Hugh Thomson
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Maedi Visna virus infection and TMEM154 genotypes in Valle del Belìce sheep breed
Maedi Visna (MV) is a viral infection in sheep caused by Lentivirus and characterised by a long incubation period, slow progression, weight loss and eventually death.
Silvia Riggio +5 more
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