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Harmless or Just Neglected? Revisiting the Role of 'Minor' Pig Viral Infections in Italy. 无害还是被忽视？重新审视意大利“轻微”猪病毒感染的作用。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-22 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3786.35561.1

Umberto Molini, Giovanni Franzo

{"title":"Harmless or Just Neglected? Revisiting the Role of 'Minor' Pig Viral Infections in Italy.","authors":"Umberto Molini, Giovanni Franzo","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3786.35561.1","DOIUrl":"10.12834/VetIt.3786.35561.1","url":null,"abstract":"In 2023, the Italian National Livestock Registry estimated that the pig population in Italy exceeded 8.1 million animals, with approximately 26,000 pig farms nationwide. The pig farming sector is highly concentrated in the northern regions, which account for about 89% of the national swine stock (ISMEA, 2024). Pig farming worldwide can generally be divided into intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive systems, each characterized by different management practices and biosecurity levels (Racewicz et al., 2021). In Italy, intensive systems predominate in the north and parts of the centre, often with a high degree of specialization and integrated production chains. Conversely, in the remaining central and southern regions, pig farming tends to be less specialized, frequently family-run, and strongly influenced by local customs and traditions (Bellini et al., 2009). This coexistence of diverse farming systems results in significant differences in herd management, biosecurity standards, production inputs, and market demands, all of which can directly or indirectly influence the spread of infectious diseases. In recent years, several emerging and re-emerging viral pathogens have been identified in swine populations worldwide, some with considerable clinical and economic impact, while others remain largely understudied, with uncertain effects on pig health. Advances in diagnostic technologies, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), have improved virus detection, revealing the presence of previously undetected agents. This review aims to provide an updated overview of emerging swine viruses reported in the Italian pig industry, with particular attention to those whose roles within current farming systems are still unclear.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Detection and molecular characterization of the BEF virus in western Türkiye. 西部<s:1>基耶病毒（BEF）的检测及分子特征分析。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-22 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3810.35777.2

Kemal Pekmez, Murat Kaplan, Abdurrahman Anıl Çağırgan, Fatih Arslan

{"title":"Detection and molecular characterization of the BEF virus in western Türkiye.","authors":"Kemal Pekmez, Murat Kaplan, Abdurrahman Anıl Çağırgan, Fatih Arslan","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3810.35777.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3810.35777.2","url":null,"abstract":"Bovine ephemeral fever (BEF) is characterized by high fever, nasal and eye discharge, excessive salivation, muscle weakness, yield losses and or with high morbidity and low mortality. The first epidemic of BEFV in Turkey occurred in 1985 since then epidemics were reported every 2-4 years in the south and southeastern regions of Turkey. Since the first detection of the virus in Turkey, the BEF virus was reported from other parts of the country except the Aegean Region. In November 2020, the possible outbreaks of BEF were reported from two different locations of the Aegean Region in Turkey. In this study, it was aimed to determine the molecular characterization and possible origin of the virus that caused the epidemic in the Aegean Region. For this purpose, blood samples collected from clinically infected animals were tested by RT-qPCR, and complete G gene sequences were carried out of the positive sample using the primers designed in this study. According to the phylogenetic analysis, virus is located in the Middle East lineage. Based on field observations and the data obtained in the study, it was thought that the spread of the virus to the Aegean Region was caused by animal movements from other regions.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Avian reovirus in Italy: three episodes of abnormal losses in offspring of vaccinated broiler breeders. 意大利的禽呼肠孤病毒：接种疫苗的肉鸡饲养者的后代出现三次异常损失。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-10 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3734.34668.2

Laura Viel, Benedetta Cordioli, Sofia Leardini, Ambra Pastori, Patrizio Luisetto, Zandonà Luca, Manuel Garbuio, Alice Fusaro, Calogero Terregino, Caludia Zanardello, Alessio Bortolami

{"title":"Avian reovirus in Italy: three episodes of abnormal losses in offspring of vaccinated broiler breeders.","authors":"Laura Viel, Benedetta Cordioli, Sofia Leardini, Ambra Pastori, Patrizio Luisetto, Zandonà Luca, Manuel Garbuio, Alice Fusaro, Calogero Terregino, Caludia Zanardello, Alessio Bortolami","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3734.34668.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3734.34668.2","url":null,"abstract":"Avian reovirus (ARV) is an important pathogen of poultry and the causative agent of viral arthritis/tenosynovitis. The disease can cause severe clinical signs in broiler flocks at an early age, resulting in major welfare issues and substantial economic losses for the poultry industry. Vaccination of breeders is widely used to control the disease, aiming to reduce vertical transmission and provide maternal antibodies to offspring. However, in recent years the number of clinical cases has increased in several countries. This study describes the clinical presentation, gross and histological lesions, and laboratory findings in three Italian broiler flocks in which ARV was identified. Sequencing of a partial fragment of the sigma C (σC)-econding gene enabled genetic characterization of the viruses, which showed a low degree of homology with vaccine strains used in breeders in Italy, belonging to genotypic cluster I. The isolates were instead assigned to clusters II and IV. These findings confirm the circulation of genetically distinct ARV genotypes in Italian poultry farms and underline the need for broader investigations of suspected cases to improve understanding of ARV epidemiology and to refine control strategies.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145030644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Microbiology of Otitis externa in dogs reveals wide variation in Staphylococcus species. 犬外耳炎的微生物学揭示了葡萄球菌种类的广泛变化。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-09 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3749.34672.3

Maninder Singh, Jay Prakash Yadav

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Seroprevalence of small ruminant lentivirus infections (SRLV) in family farming goats from Alagoas semiarid region, Brazil. 巴西阿拉戈斯半干旱地区家庭养殖山羊小反刍慢病毒感染（SRLV）的血清流行率

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-09 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3763.36046.2

Alan Correia Camelo Zacarias, Edson de Melo Lima Júnior, Isabel Correia Luna da Silva, Karla Emanuelle Ferreira da Silva, Manuelle Lima Costa Silva, Sérgio Alves do Nascimento, Amanda Marques Cordeiro, Jonatas Campos de Almeida

{"title":"Seroprevalence of small ruminant lentivirus infections (SRLV) in family farming goats from Alagoas semiarid region, Brazil.","authors":"Alan Correia Camelo Zacarias, Edson de Melo Lima Júnior, Isabel Correia Luna da Silva, Karla Emanuelle Ferreira da Silva, Manuelle Lima Costa Silva, Sérgio Alves do Nascimento, Amanda Marques Cordeiro, Jonatas Campos de Almeida","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3763.36046.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3763.36046.2","url":null,"abstract":"Small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLVs) are chronic and progressive diseases caused by retroviruses that pose a serious threat to family farming. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with SRLV infection in goats from family farming properties in Alagoas, Northeastern Brazil. In the semiarid region of Alagoas, seventeen family farming properties were visited, distributed across eleven municipalities. An epidemiological questionnaire was administered to collect information on animal management practices and to identify potential risk factors for SRLV. Serological diagnosis of SRLV was performed using the agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) technique with an in-house kit. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with seropositivity for SRLV. A total of 388 goat serum samples were tested using AGID, resulting in a prevalence of 9.3% (36/388; 95% CI [0.0677-0.1258]). Logistic regression revealed one significant risk factor: \"the type of farming\" (p < 0.001; OR = 5.13; 95% CI [2.26-11.62]). Given the risk factor identified, it is essential to emphasize prophylactic measures against SRLV during prolonged stabilization periods. The detection of SRLV in family-run livestock operations in socially and economically vulnerable areas of Alagoas underscores the need for public policies that support family farming.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145030684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Traumatic brain abscess due to Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus in a Foal. 马驹马链球菌亚种动物流行病所致外伤性脑脓肿。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-04 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3725.34811.2

Mariana Isa Poci Palumbo, Rodrigo Maciel Cavalcante, Rogério Martins Amorim, Vânia Maria De Vasconcelos Machado, Noeme Sousa Rocha, Márcio Garcia Ribeiro, Didier Quevedo Cagnini, Alexandre Secorun Borges

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From Africa to Europe: the rise of epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus serotype 8. 从非洲到欧洲：8型动物流行性出血病病毒的兴起。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-04 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3793.35560.1

Remigio Martínez, María De Los Ángeles Risalde, David Cano-Terriza, Alessio Lorusso, Massimo Spedicato

{"title":"From Africa to Europe: the rise of epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus serotype 8.","authors":"Remigio Martínez, María De Los Ángeles Risalde, David Cano-Terriza, Alessio Lorusso, Massimo Spedicato","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3793.35560.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3793.35560.1","url":null,"abstract":"Since late 2022, epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus serotype 8 (EHDV-8) has emerged as a major threat to ruminant health in Europe, most likely introduced from North Africa through windborne Culicoides midges. The virus has caused extensive outbreaks in cattle and red deer across Italy, Spain, France, and Portugal, exposing vulnerabilities in current outbreak prevention and control measures. This review provides an updated overview of EHDV-8, focusing on its clinical presentation in domestic and wild ruminants, its recent geographic spread in Europe, and the rapid development of targeted vaccines. The European experience highlights the virus's capacity to induce substantial morbidity not only in cattle but also in wild and farmed cervid populations, particularly red deer. However, several aspects of EHDV-8 biology remain poorly understood, including host susceptibility and the mechanisms underlying viral overwintering. Furthermore, the limited availability of genomic data from Africa hampers efforts to trace the evolution and dissemination of EHDV. Strengthening collaboration with North African and Sub-Saharan countries will be crucial to enhance and harmonize surveillance systems across regions. Closing these knowledge gaps is essential for improving preparedness and response strategies, including the development of vaccines tailored to the serotypes currently circulating in endemic areas.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144993558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring the role of circulating microRNAs as potential diagnostic markers in Mycobacterium paratuberculosis. 探讨循环microrna作为副结核分枝杆菌潜在诊断标志物的作用。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-02 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3673.34650.3

Samiksha Agrawal, Saurabh Gupta, Shoor Vir Singh

{"title":"Exploring the role of circulating microRNAs as potential diagnostic markers in Mycobacterium paratuberculosis.","authors":"Samiksha Agrawal, Saurabh Gupta, Shoor Vir Singh","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3673.34650.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3673.34650.3","url":null,"abstract":"Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-derived and play a notable role in the development of chronic diseases and can be used as biomarkers as they transport microRNAs (miRNA). Existing research has found that most miRNA functions are carried out via intercellular transmission of EVs, which can protect and sort miRNAs. Early detection of disease is crucial for controlling the spread of the disease and improving livestock prognosis. miRNAs play a promising role as circulating biomarkers for early identification of disease. miRNA expressed in paratuberculosis infection has been identified using a variety of samples, including tissue, serum, whole blood, and macrophages. Key findings state that bta-miR-150 and bta-miR-1246 were observed in macrophages, whereas miR-29a and miR-92b were detected in serum and intestinal tissue. such as miR-143 and miR-485 underscore their potential as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in different stages of the disease. Studies on personalized medicine involve the detection of biomarker molecules such as miRNA and modulating therapy depending on the patient's severity of the disease, applying techniques like Northern blotting, qPCR, microarrays, and NGS. The current review assesses the potential use of circulating microRNAs as biomarkers for early and accurate diagnosis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection, where the microRNAs could even serve as a point-of-care test.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144993303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Seroprevalence of Rift Valley Fever Viruses Antibodies in Domestic Livestock in the Tahoua Region of Niger. 尼日尔塔华地区家畜中裂谷热病毒抗体的血清流行率

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-02 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3743.34676.3

Mireille Catherine Kadja, Karimou Hamidou Ibrahim, Edmond Onidje, Souahibou Sourokou Sabi, Amadou Yahaya Mahamane, Haladou Gagara, Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe, Rianatou Bada Alambedji

{"title":"Seroprevalence of Rift Valley Fever Viruses Antibodies in Domestic Livestock in the Tahoua Region of Niger.","authors":"Mireille Catherine Kadja, Karimou Hamidou Ibrahim, Edmond Onidje, Souahibou Sourokou Sabi, Amadou Yahaya Mahamane, Haladou Gagara, Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe, Rianatou Bada Alambedji","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3743.34676.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3743.34676.3","url":null,"abstract":"Rift Valley Fever (RVF) remains a significant public health and economic concern in Niger, particularly in the Tahoua region. This study aimed to update seroprevalence estimates of Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) and identify high-risk areas and animal populations. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and May 2024, during which 615 domestic ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats, and camels) were sampled and tested for RVFV-specific antibodies using a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA). The overall RVFV seroprevalence in the Tahoua region was 11.87% (±2.55%). Camels exhibited the highest seroprevalence (36.56%), followed by cattle (17.69%), while small ruminants showed much lower rates: 3.55% in goats and 3.37% in sheep. Significant geographic heterogeneity was observed, with the highest prevalence recorded in Birni N'Konni (30.53%, p < 0.05). No statistically significant differences in seroprevalence were found by sex (p = 0.909) or age (p = 0.876), although adults and females tended to have slightly higher rates. These findings confirm ongoing RVFV circulation in the region and identify camels as the most affected species. The results underscore the need for enhanced, species-specific surveillance, targeted vaccination campaigns, and vector control strategies in high-risk areas to prevent future outbreaks and protect both animal and human health.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144993539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Genomic Characterization of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus in Sardinia, Italy 2025. 意大利撒丁岛结节性皮肤病病毒的基因组特征

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-09-02 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3827.35876.1

Maurilia Marcacci, Guido Di Donato, Chiara Pinoni, Valeria Di Lollo, Massimo Ancora, Fabrizia Valleriani, Eugenia Ciarrocchi, Daria Di Sabatino, Andrea Bucciacchio, Adriano Di Pasquale, Cesare Cammà, Giantonella Puggioni, Stefano Cappai, Silvia Dei Giudici, Gaia Muroni, Diego Brundu, Daniela Morelli

{"title":"Genomic Characterization of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus in Sardinia, Italy 2025.","authors":"Maurilia Marcacci, Guido Di Donato, Chiara Pinoni, Valeria Di Lollo, Massimo Ancora, Fabrizia Valleriani, Eugenia Ciarrocchi, Daria Di Sabatino, Andrea Bucciacchio, Adriano Di Pasquale, Cesare Cammà, Giantonella Puggioni, Stefano Cappai, Silvia Dei Giudici, Gaia Muroni, Diego Brundu, Daniela Morelli","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3827.35876.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3827.35876.1","url":null,"abstract":"Lumpy Skin Disease virus (LSDV) is a Capripoxvirus that causes Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), a highly contagious disease of cattle transmitted primarily by blood-feeding arthropods, but also through direct contact and fomites. On 20 June 2025, an outbreak was reported in a beef cattle farm in Orani (Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy), where 21 of 131 animals showed typical clinical signs. Fourteen samples tested positive for LSDV by real-time PCR, and selected specimens underwent whole genome sequencing, generating three high-quality consensus sequences. Phylogenetic analysis placed the Sardinian strains within clade 1.2, closely related to a Nigerian isolate from 2018 and clearly distinct from vaccine-derived strains and those responsible for the Balkan outbreaks between 2012 and 2016. LSD outbreaks also occurred in North Africa during 2023-2024, but genomic data from those episodes are not yet available for comparison. The exact route of introduction into Italy therefore remains uncertain, with possible pathways including windborne dispersal of infected vectors or other anthropogenic activities. This first genomic characterization of LSDV in Italy highlights the need for strengthened genomic and entomological surveillance, data sharing, and integrated approaches to trace virus incursions and assess transboundary risks.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144993456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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