SEROLOGICAL RESULTS OF MVV AND CAEV ANTIBODIES IN SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM SHEEP AND GOAT FLOCKS OF ROMANIA

  • Dan Alexandru Enache Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
  • Stelian Baraitareanu Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
  • Marius Dan Institute for Control of Biological Products and Veterinary Medicines, Bucharest
  • Maria Rodica Gurau Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
  • Camelia Nuţiu Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate of Mureş County
  • Camelia Sarbu Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate of Alba County
  • Doina Danes Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12955/cbup.v7.1444

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Maedi-Visna (MV) and Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) are specific diseases of small ruminants caused by lentiretroviruses. These diseases are not a public health concern but they are important due to their economic impact.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to analyse the results of the serological screening for MVV and CAEV antibodies in samples collected from small ruminants farms located in 14 Romanian counties and the proximity of Bucharest city.

METHODS: The samples were analysed by indirect ELISA, using a commercial diagnosis kit. We investigated 702 serum samples in 160 iELISA tests: 148 pools (2-5 samples/pool) and 12 individual animals.

RESULTS: We noticed 27.50% positive samples that confirm the exposure to MVV and CAEV viruses of small ruminants, but the confirmation is requesting investigation using molecular biology tools or other serological techniques.

CONCLUSION: A reliable picture over the SRLV infections could underlie a national program for monitoring.

Published
2019-09-30
Issue
Vol 7 (2019): CBU International Conference Proceedings 2019
Section
Medicine and Pharmacy
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