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Ecological niche modeling of epidemiological significance ticks: an experimental study with the modleR workflow in Brazil. 流行病学意义蜱虫生态位建模：巴西modleR工作流的实验研究。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-07-30 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3701.34484.2

Claudio Manuel Rodrigues, Ana Claudia Delciellos, Stefan Vilges de Oliveira, Daniel Savignon Marinho, Gilberto Salles Gazeta, Lena Geise

{"title":"Ecological niche modeling of epidemiological significance ticks: an experimental study with the modleR workflow in Brazil.","authors":"Claudio Manuel Rodrigues, Ana Claudia Delciellos, Stefan Vilges de Oliveira, Daniel Savignon Marinho, Gilberto Salles Gazeta, Lena Geise","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3701.34484.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3701.34484.2","url":null,"abstract":"Spotted fever rickettsioses are tick-borne diseases of major epidemiological importance worldwide. Ticks can interact pathogenically with humans through endemic foci or sporadic epidemic outbreaks. Novel analytical tools and decision-making frameworks for tick-borne disease surveillance may improve resource allocation and enhance the response capacity of public health services. In this study, we characterize and model the bioclimatic suitability of three tick species-Amblyomma aureolatum, A. ovale, and A. sculptum-across Brazil. The climatic niche of each species was quantified using four modelling algorithms (BIOCLIM, GLM, Maxent, and SVM) implemented within an automated modelling workflow (modleR). A total of 585 occurrence records were retained for modelling: 55 for A. aureolatum, 120 for A. ovale, and 410 for A. sculptum, covering the entire Brazilian territory. Amblyomma sculptum exhibited a broader tolerance to temperature and precipitation variability, suggesting a wider potential distribution range compared to the other two species. This species was primarily associated with grassland habitats, such as those in the Cerrado biome. In contrast, A. aureolatum and A. ovale were more strongly associated with forested areas, particularly along the Atlantic Forest coastal region. The modelling outputs presented here provide valuable insights to support targeted health surveillance and intervention strategies for tick-borne diseases in Brazil.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745078","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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Predictive Analysis and Time Series Modeling of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis: A Case Study from Ibadan, Nigeria. 犬细小病毒性肠炎的预测分析和时间序列建模：来自尼日利亚伊巴丹的案例研究。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-07-10 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3687.32442.2

Bamidele Ogunro, Precious Olonisaye, Adedunsola Obasa, Luimommei Kpasham, Mariam Zakariya, Taiwo Oyagbemi, Emmanuel Awosanya, Babasola Olugasa

{"title":"Predictive Analysis and Time Series Modeling of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis: A Case Study from Ibadan, Nigeria.","authors":"Bamidele Ogunro, Precious Olonisaye, Adedunsola Obasa, Luimommei Kpasham, Mariam Zakariya, Taiwo Oyagbemi, Emmanuel Awosanya, Babasola Olugasa","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3687.32442.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3687.32442.2","url":null,"abstract":"Canine parvoviral enteritis (CPE) is a highly contagious and often fatal disease, particularly affecting young, unvaccinated dogs. Although anecdotal reports suggest seasonal variation in CPE incidence in Nigeria, comprehensive time series analyses remain scarce. This study analyzed clinical records of CPE cases-diagnosed either clinically or via laboratory confirmation-collected from three veterinary clinics in Ibadan, Nigeria, between January 2018 and December 2024. Temporal patterns were decomposed into trend, seasonal, and random components. Stationarity and temporal autocorrelation were assessed using the Augmented Dickey-Fuller and Ljung-Box tests, respectively. An Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model was selected using the auto.arima function implemented in R (Vienna, Austria), and subsequently used to forecast CPE incidence over a 24-month horizon. The Box-Pierce test on residuals (P = 0.9409) confirmed the model's adequacy. CPE incidence showed distinct seasonal peaks during the dry months, best captured by the ARIMA (1,1,1)(1,0,0) (model non-seasonal autoregressive order =1, differencing order =1, and moving average order =1; seasonal autoregressive order =1, differencing order = 0, and moving average order = 0; monthly seasonality = 12), and exhibited a negative correlation with historical average monthly rainfall (r = -0.55). However, forecasts for 2025-2026 suggest a gradual decline in incidence and a transition toward year-round occurrence with less pronounced seasonal peaks. These findings underscore the need for continuous preventive efforts. Veterinary practitioners should maintain a high index of suspicion for CPE, especially in young dogs with incomplete vaccination status.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745079","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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Helminths of small carnivores (Mammalia: Carnivora) from a Tropical Dry Forest in the Colombian Caribbean. 哥伦比亚加勒比海热带干燥森林中的小型食肉动物（哺乳目：食肉目）的蠕虫。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-06-27 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3689.34488.2

Daisy Alejandra Gómez Ruiz, Carolina Lenis

{"title":"Helminths of small carnivores (Mammalia: Carnivora) from a Tropical Dry Forest in the Colombian Caribbean.","authors":"Daisy Alejandra Gómez Ruiz, Carolina Lenis","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3689.34488.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3689.34488.2","url":null,"abstract":"Among the least explored yet highly relevant aspects of wildlife health are host-endoparasite interactions, particularly those involving helminths with zoonotic potential. Carnivores are known reservoirs of several such parasites. This study investigates the diversity of gastrointestinal helminths in small carnivores (Mammalia: Carnivora) inhabiting a tropical dry forest ecosystem in the Colombian Caribbean. A total of 60 fecal samples were collected from five species-Cerdocyon thous, Leopardus pardalis, Procyon spp., Eira barbara, and Puma yagouaroundi-within the Sanguaré Natural Reserve (Sucre, Colombia) and subjected to parasitological analysis. Eleven nematode taxa, two trematode taxa, and three forms morphologically consistent with cestodes were identified. Overall, 56.7% of the samples tested positive for at least one helminth species. The most prevalent parasite was Spirometra sp. (20%), followed by Strongyloides sp. (18%) and Toxocara sp. (13%). Notably, this study constitutes the first report of gastrointestinal helminths in Procyon spp. and Eira barbara in wild populations in Colombia. The detection of Spirometra sp. and Toxocara sp.-both genera with known zoonotic representatives-underscores the importance of monitoring parasitic infections in wild carnivores to better evaluate the potential risk of spillover to domestic animals and humans.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144508453","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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First report on the molecular characterization and successful treatment of Anaplasma platys infection in a dog from Tripura, northeast India. 印度东北部特里普拉邦一只狗的无原体感染的分子特征和成功治疗的首次报告。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-06-24 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3733.34114.2

Pratik Bhowmik, Mritunjay Kumar, Hniang Lalrinkima, Adwitiya Das, Farhin Aktar Choudhury, Nibedita Pandit

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Insights into Bovine Viral Diarrhea Epidemiology in Moroccan Cattle Population. 摩洛哥牛群病毒性腹泻流行病学研究。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-06-23 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3604.32125.2

Hanane Khallouki, Fatiha El Mellouli, Youssef Edderdouri, Oumar Konate, Houria Abdelghaffar

{"title":"Insights into Bovine Viral Diarrhea Epidemiology in Moroccan Cattle Population.","authors":"Hanane Khallouki, Fatiha El Mellouli, Youssef Edderdouri, Oumar Konate, Houria Abdelghaffar","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3604.32125.2","DOIUrl":"10.12834/VetIt.3604.32125.2","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in Moroccan cattle and to investigate associations with age, sex, breed, housing system, and geographic region. A total of 545 serum samples were randomly collected from cattle across various Moroccan regions between December 2023 and February 2024. Antibodies against BVDV were detected using a commercial competitive ELISA, and herd-level data were gathered via questionnaire. Overall, 25.0% (95% CI: 21.4 - 28.8) of samples tested seropositive. The highest prevalence was observed in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region (44.0%; 95% CI: 24.4 - 65.1), followed by Casablanca-Settat (32.6%; 95% CI: 26.1 - 39.6). Seropositivity was highest among cattle older than 12 months (37.5%) and in crossbred animals (86.1%) compared to purebreds (74.3%). Although not statistically significant, cattle in intensive systems showed higher prevalence (29.3%) than those in semi-intensive systems (23.2%). Females exhibited a higher seroprevalence (27.87%) than males (21.7%), with sex emerging as a significant risk factor. These findings highlight the widespread circulation of BVDV in Morocco and underscore the need for targeted control measures and improved herd management practices to mitigate virus transmission.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144369286","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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Neospora caninum in Cattle Herds: Risk Factors, Prevalence and Molecular Characterization in Western Türkiye. 牛群中的犬新孢子虫：危险因素、流行率和分子特征。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-06-20 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3720.34145.2

Ömer Faruk Gökcecik, Hasan Eren

{"title":"Neospora caninum in Cattle Herds: Risk Factors, Prevalence and Molecular Characterization in Western Türkiye.","authors":"Ömer Faruk Gökcecik, Hasan Eren","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3720.34145.2","DOIUrl":"10.12834/VetIt.3720.34145.2","url":null,"abstract":"Neosporosis is a major cause of bovine abortion worldwide, leading to substantial economic losses. In western Türkiye, an area characterized by intensive cattle breeding, data on this disease remain limited, and no prior studies have investigated its risk factors. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, associated risk factors, and phylogenetic profile of Neospora caninum in the region. Visceral tissues from 88 aborted cattle fetuses were analyzed through genomic DNA isolation, real-time PCR (qPCR), and sequencing. In parallel, the presence of N. caninum antibodies was assessed in 973 serum samples using ELISA. N. caninum DNA was detected in 8 (9.09%) fetal samples by qPCR, with three of these further confirmed via conventional PCR and sequencing. Sequence analysis validated the presence of N. caninum in these three samples. Serologically, 122 of 973 serum samples (12.53%) tested positive for N. caninum antibodies. Statistical analysis of potential risk factors-including province, gender, age group, origin, and farm type-identified farm type as the most significant determinant of seropositivity. Notably, family-operated farms exhibited a higher prevalence of positive cases. This study represents the first large-scale investigation of N. caninum-associated reproductive losses in western Türkiye. The findings offer valuable insights for the development of targeted control and prevention strategies in affected cattle populations.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144369287","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 insight of avian reovirus circulating among desi-chickens in Tamil Nadu, South India. 南印度泰米尔纳德邦鸡群中传播的呼肠孤病毒的基因组分析。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-06-20 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3760.34630.2

M Pranay, A Balasubramaniam, P Ponnusamy, P Balachandran, K Sukumar

{"title":"Genomic insight of avian reovirus circulating among desi-chickens in Tamil Nadu, South India.","authors":"M Pranay, A Balasubramaniam, P Ponnusamy, P Balachandran, K Sukumar","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3760.34630.2","DOIUrl":"10.12834/VetIt.3760.34630.2","url":null,"abstract":"Avian reovirus (ARV) is a major causative agent of viral arthritis (VA), tenosynovitis, and malabsorption syndrome (MAS) in chickens, with significant economic consequences due to growth retardation, reduced production performance, and immunosuppression. Despite routine vaccination of breeder chickens against ARV, cases of VA and MAS continue to be reported in commercial flocks in recent years. Moreover, there is a lack of recent data on the genetic characteristics of circulating field ARV strains in India. In light of these concerns, a study was conducted to investigate the involvement of ARV in chickens exhibiting clinical signs suggestive of VA or MAS. Samples were collected from 27 commercial broiler and desi-chicken flocks across the mid-western region of Tamil Nadu, South India. Molecular confirmation was performed using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) targeting a partial region of the σC gene within the S1 segment. Of the 27 flocks sampled, only two samples - both from desi-chickens aged two and three weeks - tested positive for ARV. Sequence analysis of these positive samples, compared against available ARV sequences in GenBank (including vaccine strains) revealed that the identified strains clustered within ARV genogroup II. This represents the first report of cluster II ARV in India, indicating the circulation of genetically distinct ARV strains in Indian poultry populations. These findings underscore the need for routine molecular surveillance of ARV genotypes in India and highlight the potential mismatch between circulating field strains and current vaccine strains. Comprehensive genotype monitoring is essential to upgrade vaccine design and implement effective control strategies for ARV-associated diseases in Indian poultry production.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144369285","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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Assessing Cadmium Levels in Horses Imported from the European Union and Slaughtered in Italy. 评估从欧盟进口并在意大利屠宰的马的镉含量。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3692.31893.2

Michela Maria Dimuccio, Edmondo Ceci, Elisabetta Bonerba, Francesco Emanuele Celentano, Pasquale De Marzo, Rosa Leone, Stefano Sportelli, Giancarlo Bozzo

{"title":"Assessing Cadmium Levels in Horses Imported from the European Union and Slaughtered in Italy.","authors":"Michela Maria Dimuccio, Edmondo Ceci, Elisabetta Bonerba, Francesco Emanuele Celentano, Pasquale De Marzo, Rosa Leone, Stefano Sportelli, Giancarlo Bozzo","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3692.31893.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3692.31893.2","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to evaluate cadmium (Cd) concentrations in horses imported from various European Union countries and slaughtered in Italy. In addition, we assessed the potential correlation between Cd levels in tissues and organs, and Cd-related gross and histological lesions. The animals were divided into six groups based on age and geographical origin. Among the 430 animals examined, gross renal lesions were observed in only two kidney samples from Polish horses, which also had the highest Cd concentrations: 9.1 mg/kg w/w and 8.23 mg/kg w/w, respectively. Further histological alterations were identified in the same group, in 19 kidney samples with Cd concentrations exceeding 5.72 mg/kg w/w. These findings raise important food safety concerns, as Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 and its subsequent amendments establish strict maximum limits for Cd in horse meat and offal. Considering the EU precautionary principle, the results of this study underscore that only the integration of chemical analyses with histological examinations can provide a comprehensive assessment of the risks, ensuring compliance with EU food safety legislation and international trade standards.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144012238","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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Genotyping and antibiotic susceptibility of Salmonella strains collected from sheep and cattle samples in Algeria. 从阿尔及利亚羊和牛样本采集的沙门氏菌的基因分型和抗生素敏感性。

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Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3609.32058.2

Siham Nouichi, Lynda Mezali, Taha Mossadak Hamdi, Christian Vinicio Vinueza-Burgos, Lieven De Zutter

{"title":"Genotyping and antibiotic susceptibility of Salmonella strains collected from sheep and cattle samples in Algeria.","authors":"Siham Nouichi, Lynda Mezali, Taha Mossadak Hamdi, Christian Vinicio Vinueza-Burgos, Lieven De Zutter","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3609.32058.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3609.32058.2","url":null,"abstract":"The present work investigates the genetic relatedness and antibiotic susceptibility of Salmonella strains collected from the red meat supply chain, highlighting the public health significance of these pathogens. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE-XbaI) was applied to genotype a collection of 84 Salmonella strains isolated from slaughterhouses. The antibiotic susceptibility of these strains to fourteen antimicrobial agents was determined using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method. The isolates were classified into 22 fingerprints, with two strains being non-typable. The predominant PFGE types identified were Mu1 (n=18), I2 (n=10), and K2 (n=8), indicating a high level of genetic similarity among isolates (>80%). All Salmonella strains exhibited resistance to at least two antimicrobials, with approximately 34.5% displaying resistance to three or more classes of antibiotics. Twelve distinct resistant patterns were identified, and notably, only one colistin-resistant Salmonella strain was detected. These findings underscore the need for ongoing surveillance and control measures in the red meat industry.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144012316","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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Serosurvey of Bluetongue virus in small ruminants in Egypt and its associated risk factors. 埃及小反刍动物蓝舌病病毒血清调查及其相关危险因素

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Veterinaria italiana Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.12834/VetIt.3610.31142.3

Abdelfattah Selim, Mohamed Marzok, Hattan S Gattan, Mohammed Ali Al-Hammadi

{"title":"Serosurvey of Bluetongue virus in small ruminants in Egypt and its associated risk factors.","authors":"Abdelfattah Selim, Mohamed Marzok, Hattan S Gattan, Mohammed Ali Al-Hammadi","doi":"10.12834/VetIt.3610.31142.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3610.31142.3","url":null,"abstract":"Bluetongue is an emerging, non-contagious, vector-borne disease that affects both domestic and wild ruminants. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of Bluetongue virus (BTV) in four Egyptian governorates and to evaluate the associated risk factors. A total of 740 serum samples were collected from 380 sheep and 360 goats and tested using a commercial competitive ELISA (cELISA). The overall BTV seroprevalence was 16.2%, with 17.1% in sheep and 15.3% in goats. Although the seroprevalence did not differ significantly across the studied regions, the highest prevalence was recorded in Kafr El-Sheikh (20.7%). Univariable analysis revealed a significant association between BTV seropositivity and several factors, including sex, age, presence of vectors, history of abortion, and contact with cattle. According to the multivariable logistic regression model, females, animals older than 2 years, and those with a history of abortion were respectively 2.3, 2.6, and 1.6 times more likely to be seropositive. Furthermore, the presence of insect vectors and close contact with cattle increased the risk of BTV infection by 1.6 and 2.1 times, respectively. This study highlights the significant risk factors associated with BTV seropositivity, with a slightly higher prevalence observed in sheep compared to goats. These findings underscore the need for effective disease surveillance, management, and control strategies targeting both sheep and goat populations.","PeriodicalId":23550,"journal":{"name":"Veterinaria italiana","volume":"61 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144036440","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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