{"title":"Complete coding region sequence analyses and antigenic characterization of emerging lineage G-IX of foot- and-mouth disease virus serotype Asia1.","authors":"Manoranjan Rout, Shyam Singh Dahiya, Saravanan Subramaniam, Ramakant Acharya, Reshama Samanta, Jitendra Kumar Biswal, Jajati Keshari Mohapatra, Rabindra Prasad Singh","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2367215","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2367215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Foot-and-mouth disease Virus (FMDV) serotype Asia1 is prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, with only G-III and G-VIII reported in India until 2020. However, in 2019, a novel genetic group within serotype Asia1, designated as G-IX, emerged in Bangladesh, followed by its detection in India in 2020. This report presents analyses of the complete coding region sequences of the G-IX lineage isolates. The length of the open reading frame (ORF) of the two G-IX isolates was 6990 nucleotides without any deletion or insertion. The G-IX isolates showed the highest sequence similarity with an isolate of G-III at the ORF, L, P2, and P3 regions, and with an isolate of G-VIII at the P1 region. Phylogenetic analysis based on the capsid region (P1) supports the hypothesis that G-VIII and G-IX originated from a common ancestor, as speculated earlier. Further, VP1 region-based phylogenetic analyses revealed the re-emergence of G-VIII after a gap of 3 years. One isolate of G-VIII collected during 2023 revealed a codon insertion in the G-H loop of VP1. The vaccine matching studies support the suitability of the currently used Indian vaccine strain IND63/1972 to contain outbreaks due to viruses belonging to G-IX.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11195457/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141433304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy of quercetin-like compounds from the mistletoe plant of <i>Dendrophthoe pentandra</i> L. Miq, as oral random blood sugar lowering treatment in diabetic rats.","authors":"Mochamad Lazuardi, Qonita Kurnia Anjani, Aniek Setya Budiatin, Tjuk Imam Restiadi","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2372090","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2372090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Mistletoe is an herb that grows on duku plants (Lancium demosticum) and is known as benalu duku (BD) in Indonesia. It is predicted to have benefits such as anticancer or antiviral properties, and it is also thought to have anti-diabetic pharmacological activity. Quercetin-like compounds (QLCs) are secondary metabolites with antidiabetic activity that are expected to lower blood sugar levels in animals after oral administration.</p><p><p><b>Objective:</b> This study aimed to analyze the ability of QLCs to reduce random blood sugar levels using experimental animals as clinical models.</p><p><p><b>Material and methods:</b> The research method used was exploratory, which used a before-after test model, and observations were made on the random blood sugar levels after treatment. Secondary metabolites were extracted from BD leaves, which were then screened. Diabetes was induced in 30 rats (Rattus norvegicus) by the administration of streptozotocin at 0.045 mg/g body weight daily for 2 days. The antidiabetic effects of the secondary metabolite at doses of 0.5 mg/kg body weight (twice a day) when administered orally for up to 5 days were tested in diabetic rats. The random sugar levels (mg/dL) were measured using a One Touch Ultra Plus medical device for observation of randomized blood sugar levels. Results and novelty: The results revealed that the secondary metabolite, as an analyte from the BD leaf extract, can significantly reduce random blood sugar levels.</p><p><p><b>Conclusion:</b> The secondary metabolite extracted from BD, could be used to treat diabetes in rats.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11216255/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141472391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DR-70 (fibrinogen-fibrin degradation products) as a prognostic biomarker in dogs with neoplasms.","authors":"Chiao-Hsu Ke, Chen-Si Lin, Ka-Mei Sio, Chun-Hung Wu, Yuan-Yuan Xia, Jih-Jong Lee, Chin-Hao Hu, Cheng-Chi Liu, Bor-Song Liaw, Chiao-Lei Cheng, Keng-Hsuan Lin, Yu-Shan Wang","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2380049","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2380049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fibrinogen-fibrin degradation products (DR-70) are derived from tumor cells or metastases. Our previous study reported the diagnostic values in dogs with tumors, but no research has yet to be conducted to establish DR-70 as a prognostic marker. Herein, we investigated changes in DR-70 concentrations and disease courses in dogs with tumors. Overall survival time (OST) analysis was performed in 195 dogs with tumors, stratified with a recommended cut-off (1.514 µg/mL). Continual DR-70 measurements were performed during the medical interventions of 27 dogs with neoplasms. Clinical conditions and medical records were retrospectively reviewed. According to a cut-off value, dogs with plasma DR-70 concentrations above 1.514 µg/mL had shorter survival rates than those with concentrations below this threshold. In cases with complete or partial remission in response to treatment, the DR-70 concentration was decreased compared with that at the first visit, whereas it was increased in patients with disease progression. Our study suggested that changes in DR-70 concentration can be used as a prognostic biomarker for canine neoplasms. Furthermore, increased plasma DR-70 levels might be associated with shorter survival, and DR-70 concentrations may reflect responses to medical intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11262238/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141724982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veterinary QuarterlyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-06-04DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2024.2360422
Bert De Jonge, Bart Pardon, Jozefien Callens, Koen Chiers
{"title":"Characterization of early-stage lesions and investigation on the role of mucosal trauma in hemorrhagic bowel syndrome in cattle.","authors":"Bert De Jonge, Bart Pardon, Jozefien Callens, Koen Chiers","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2360422","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2360422","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS) is characterized by a dissecting intramucosal hematoma at the small bowel, causing obstruction and severe hemorrhage in dairy cattle. Recent investigation revealed the presence of early-stage lesions in cows affected by HBS. These are presumed to be the initial stage of the hematoma, as both share unique dissection of the lamina muscularis mucosae (LMM) as histological hallmark. Early-stage lesions of HBS have not been characterized in greater detail, and neither has the hypothesis of mucosal abrasion as etiology been explored. Therefore, the first objective of the present study was to characterize the morphology of early-stage lesions, by gross examination, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry and transmission electron microscopy. The second objective was to determine the effect of mucosal abrasion to the small intestine in an <i>ex vivo</i> model. A total of 86 early-stage lesions from 10 cows with HBS were characterized. No underlying alterations at the LMM were evident which could explain their occurrence. However, degeneration at the ultrastructural level of the LMM smooth muscle cells was present in 3 of 4 lesions, it is however unclear whether this is primary or secondary. Bacteriological examination did not reveal any association with a specific bacterium. Experimental-induced and early-stage lesions were gross and histologically evaluated and scored in three cows with HBS and seven controls. Experimentally induced lesions in both affected cows and controls, were histologically very similar to the naturally occurring early-stage lesions. Altogether, the results are suggestive for mucosal trauma to play a role in the pathogenesis of HBS.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11151803/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antimicrobial susceptibility and resistome of <i>Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae</i> in Taiwan: a next-generation sequencing analysis.","authors":"Chiao-Hsu Ke, Pan-Yun Lai, Feng-Yang Hsu, Po-Ren Hsueh, Ming-Tang Chiou, Chao-Nan Lin","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2335947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2024.2335947","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae</i> infection causes a high mortality rate in porcine animals. Antimicrobial resistance poses global threats to public health. The current study aimed to determine the antimicrobial susceptibilities and probe the resistome of <i>A. pleuropneumoniae</i> in Taiwan. Herein, 133 isolates were retrospectively collected; upon initial screening, 38 samples were subjected to next-generation sequencing (NGS). Over the period 2017-2022, the lowest frequencies of resistant isolates were found for ceftiofur, cephalexin, cephalothin, and enrofloxacin, while the highest frequencies of resistant isolates were found for oxytetracycline, streptomycin, doxycycline, ampicillin, amoxicillin, kanamycin, and florfenicol. Furthermore, most isolates (71.4%) showed multiple drug resistance. NGS-based resistome analysis revealed aminoglycoside- and tetracycline-related genes at the highest prevalence, followed by genes related to beta-lactam, sulfamethoxazole, florphenicol, and macrolide. A plasmid replicon (repUS47) and insertion sequences (IS10R and ISVAp11) were identified in resistant isolates. Notably, the multiple resistance roles of the insertion sequence IS10R were widely proposed in human medicine; however, this is the first time IS10R has been reported in veterinary medicine. Concordance analysis revealed a high consistency of phenotypic and genotypic susceptibility to florphenicol, tilmicosin, doxycycline, and oxytetracycline. The current study reports the antimicrobial characterization of <i>A. pleuropneumoniae</i> for the first time in Taiwan using NGS.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11064736/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140871640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The development of a lateral flow immunochromatographic test strip for measurement of specific IgA and IgG antibodies level against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in pig milk.","authors":"Patumporn Jermsutjarit, Dhithya Venkateswaran, Nitaya Indrawattana, Jessada Na Plord, Angkana Tantituvanont, Dachrit Nilubol","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2429472","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2429472","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) causes severe enteric disease and high mortality in neonatal piglets, leading to significant economic losses in the swine industry. Considering that passive lactogenic immunity is crucial for preventing infection in piglets, necessitating a rapid and accurate tool to measure immunity levels. This study aims to develop a lateral flow immunochromatographic strip (LFICS) to assess IgA and IgG antibodies in colostrum and milk, using PEDV S protein. The performance of LFICS was compared to viral neutralization (VN) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) as reference methods, with a visual scoring system applied for field monitoring. Colostrum (<i>n</i> = 82) and milk (<i>n</i> = 106) samples were analyzed, showing strong correlation with reference methods and no cross-reactivity with other pig pathogens. The LFICS exhibited high relative sensitivity (Se) and specificity (Sp), with colostrum showing 98.73% Se and 66.67% Sp for IgA, and 96.15% Se and 75.00% Sp for IgG. Milk demonstrated 95.60% Se and 80.00% Sp for IgA, and 84.88% Se and 85.00% Sp for IgG. These findings indicate that the LFICS is a reliable, simple, and rapid method for measuring PEDV-specific IgA and IgG levels, offering valuable support for monitoring herd immunity and evaluating vaccination programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11583322/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veterinary QuarterlyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-02-22DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2024.2318195
Sergio Villanueva-Saz, María Del Carmen Aranda, María de Los Ángeles Jiménez, Paloma Jimena de Andrés, Maite Verde, María Climent, María Eugenia Lebrero Berna, Diana Marteles Aragüés, Antonio Fernández
{"title":"Serum protein electrophoresis in European mink (<i>Mustela lutreola</i>): reference intervals and comparison of agarose gel electrophoresis and capillary zone electrophoresis.","authors":"Sergio Villanueva-Saz, María Del Carmen Aranda, María de Los Ángeles Jiménez, Paloma Jimena de Andrés, Maite Verde, María Climent, María Eugenia Lebrero Berna, Diana Marteles Aragüés, Antonio Fernández","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2318195","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2318195","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Knowledge of reference intervals for blood analytes, including serum protein fractions, is of great importance for the identification of infectious and inflammatory diseases and is often lacking in wild animal species.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Serum samples were obtained from European minks enrolled in the breeding program (n = 55). Agarose gel electrophoresis (AGE) and capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) were used to separate and identify protein fractions. Albumin, α1, α2, β, and γ-globulins fractions were identified in all mink sera by both electrophoresis methods. Reference intervals (90% CI) were determined following the 2008 guidelines of the Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute. The methods were compared using Passing-Bablok regression, Bland-Altman analysis, and Lin's concordance correlation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant bias was found between methods for α1, α2, and γ-globulin. Lin's concordance correlation was considered unacceptable for α1, α2, and β-globulins. Differences for gender between methods were found for albumin and α2-globuins, which were higher for males than females. γ-globulins were higher for adults than young minks using both methods; however, α1 and α2-globulins were lower.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both methods are adequate for identifying serum protein disorders, but the AGE and CZE methods are not equivalent. Therefore, reference intervals for each technique are required.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10896155/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139934087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veterinary QuarterlyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-07-07DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2024.2363626
Afnan Saleem, Sahar Saleem Bhat, Faith A Omonijo, Nazir A Ganai, Eveline M Ibeagha-Awemu, Syed Mudasir Ahmad
{"title":"Immunotherapy in mastitis: state of knowledge, research gaps and way forward.","authors":"Afnan Saleem, Sahar Saleem Bhat, Faith A Omonijo, Nazir A Ganai, Eveline M Ibeagha-Awemu, Syed Mudasir Ahmad","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2363626","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2363626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mastitis is an inflammatory condition that affects dairy cow's mammary glands. Traditional treatment approaches with antibiotics are increasingly leading to challenging scenarios such as antimicrobial resistance. In order to mitigate the unwanted side effects of antibiotics, alternative strategies such as those that harness the host immune system response, also known as immunotherapy, have been implemented. Immunotherapy approaches to treat bovine mastitis aims to enhance the cow's immune response against pathogens by promoting pathogen clearance, and facilitating tissue repair. Various studies have demonstrated the potential of immunotherapy for reducing the incidence, duration and severity of mastitis. Nevertheless, majority of reported therapies are lacking in specificity hampering their broad application to treat mastitis. Meanwhile, advancements in mastitis immunotherapy hold great promise for the dairy industry, with potential to provide effective and sustainable alternatives to traditional antibiotic-based approaches. This review synthesizes immunotherapy strategies, their current understanding and potential future perspectives. The future perspectives should focus on the development of precision immunotherapies tailored to address individual pathogens/group of pathogens, development of combination therapies to address antimicrobial resistance, and the integration of nano- and omics technologies. By addressing research gaps, the field of mastitis immunotherapy can make significant strides in the control, treatment and prevention of mastitis, ultimately benefiting both animal and human health/welfare, and environment health.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11232650/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veterinary QuarterlyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-07-19DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2024.2379319
Giuseppe Bruschetta, Fabio Leonardi, Patrizia Licata, Nicola Maria Iannelli, Rocìo Fernàndez-Parra, Fabio Bruno, Laura Messina, Giovanna Lucrezia Costa
{"title":"Oxidative stress in relation to serotonin under general anaesthesia in dogs undergoing ovariectomy.","authors":"Giuseppe Bruschetta, Fabio Leonardi, Patrizia Licata, Nicola Maria Iannelli, Rocìo Fernàndez-Parra, Fabio Bruno, Laura Messina, Giovanna Lucrezia Costa","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2379319","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2379319","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Abdominal surgery such as ovariectomy is a traumatic event that can cause oxidative stress. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the concentration of serotonin in relation to ovariectomy-induced oxidative stress in dogs undergoing general anesthesia. Thirty-two female dogs, under general anesthesia, received meloxicam before surgery (0.2 mgkg<sup>-1</sup> SC) and after surgery (0.1 mgkg<sup>-1</sup> OS every 24 h). The physiological, hematological, and biochemical parameters: glycemia, aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total protein, albumin and BUN were evaluated. Oxidative stress was determined by malondialdehyde (MDA) assay, catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), myeloperoxidase (MPO) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChe) at baseline, 36 and 48 h after the last administration of meloxicam. Serotonin (5-HT) concentration was also evaluated at baseline, 36 and 48 h after the last administration of meloxicam. Responses to surgical stimulus were evaluated. Physiological and hematological parameters they fell within the normal ranges for anesthetized dogs. Glycemia increased, albumin levels decreased after surgery. No rescue analgesia was required. MDA and 5-HT concentrations significantly increased from the baseline at 36 and 48 h after surgery (<i>p</i> < .001). 5-HT levels could be used as an indicator for oxidative stress induced by surgery and it might be employed for objectively quantifying the well-being of the surgical patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11262201/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141724984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veterinary QuarterlyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-08-30DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2024.2396118
Bachir Medrouh, Amine Abdelli, Salem Belkessa, Yacine Ouinten, Malika Brahimi, Ahcène Hakem, Tahar Kernif, Steven M Singer, Hocine Ziam, Anastasios D Tsaousis, Pikka Jokelainen, Giovanni Savini, Edoardo Pasolli
{"title":"Seroprevalence and risk factors of bluetongue virus in domestic cattle, sheep, goats and camels in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Bachir Medrouh, Amine Abdelli, Salem Belkessa, Yacine Ouinten, Malika Brahimi, Ahcène Hakem, Tahar Kernif, Steven M Singer, Hocine Ziam, Anastasios D Tsaousis, Pikka Jokelainen, Giovanni Savini, Edoardo Pasolli","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2396118","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2396118","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bluetongue (BT) is a vector-borne disease affecting wild and domestic ruminants in many parts of the world. Although bluetongue virus (BTV) is widespread in ungulates in Africa, available epidemiological information on BT in this continent is limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of BTV and summarize information on associated risk factors in domestic ruminants and camels in Africa. Systematic searches were conducted from the inception of the database to November 2022 on PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Google/Google Scholar. Forty-four eligible publications were identified, published in the range from 1973 to 2020, and statistically analyzed. The pooled overall seroprevalence of BTV was 45.02% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 36.00-54.00%). The pooled seroprevalence was 49.70% (95% CI: 34.50-65.00%) in cattle, 47.00% (95% CI: 29.90-64.50%) in goats, 40.80% (95% CI: 19.60-63.90%) in camels, and 36.30% (95% CI: 29.00-44.90%) in sheep. The pooled seroprevalence decreased after 1990 and increased again after 2010. The highest pooled overall seroprevalence was found in the southeastern region, and the highest pooled overall seroprevalence was obtained by Competitive Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Finally, the seroprevalence in females (53.30%, 95% CI: 34.80-71.00%) was significantly higher than in males (28.10%, 95% CI: 17.40-40.30%) (<i>p</i> < 0.05). We showed that antibodies against BTV were common in African ruminants and camels. Monitoring the seroprevalence of BTV, as well as systematic and continuous surveillance of the <i>Culicoides</i> population, are encouraged to prevent and control the spread of BT.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"44 1","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11370698/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142114541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}