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Veterinary world2017; 11(1); 30-33; doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2018.30-33

Detection of Schmallenberg virus antibody in equine population of Northern and Northeast of Iran.

Abstract: Schmallenberg virus (SBV) is a newly emerging virus in Simbu group that 1 time is reported in 2011 in Germany and now spread to Europe. The clinical signs of infection to this virus are fever, loss of appetite, reduced milk yield and in some cases, diarrhea and in pregnant animals congenital malformations in calves, lambs, and kid goats. Methods: In this study for a serologic survey of SBV, blood samples from 200 horse in different rural areas of the northern and northeast of Iran with the high equine population collected and were analyzed using an indirect ELISA test. Results: Based on our results 5% (n=10) of total 200 samples were positive for SBV antibody and 2% (n=4) was doubtful and 93% (n=186) was negative. There were no significant differences between age and sex and breed properties (p>0.05). Conclusions: This study demonstrated the presence of antibodies against the SBV on horse populations in Iran. The high population and activity of Culicoides biting midges and their proper living conditions, especially the areas of temperate and humid environmental conditions, are the possible causes of arboviruses related diseases seen in this country.
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Publication Date: 2017-01-18 PubMed ID: 29479154PubMed Central: PMC5813508DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2018.30-33Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research investigates the presence of a recently emerging virus, the Schmallenberg virus (SBV), in horse populations across the north and northeast regions of Iran.

Objectives and Methods of the Study

  • The primary goal of the study was to examine the extent of SBV within the equine population of Northern and Northeast Iran.
  • To achieve this, blood samples were drawn from 200 horses in different rural areas in these regions, which are known to possess a high equine population.
  • The blood samples collected were then analyzed using an indirect Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) test, which is a common biochemical method used in immunology to detect the presence of an antibody or antigen in a sample.

Results

  • Of the total samples collected, 5% (10 samples) tested positively for the SBV antibody.
  • 2% of the samples (4 samples) yielded doubtful results, while the significant majority, 93% (186 samples), were negative for the presence of the antibody.
  • No significant differences in the prevalence of SBV were found when comparing factors such as the age and sex of the horses or their breed properties.

Conclusions and Implications

  • The study reveals the presence of antibodies against the SBV in horse populations in Iran, indicating prior exposure to the virus.
  • The study suggests high population and activity of the Culicoides biting midges—a kind of small fly—and their favourable living conditions in the examined regions are likely contributing factors to the presence of SBV. The midges thrive especially well in areas with temperate and humid environmental conditions, and they are known to spread diseases associated with arboviruses.
  • The report implies a need for efforts to control the bite of midges and keep a close watch on the current situation so as to prevent any serious outbreak.

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Rasekh M, Sarani A, Hashemi SH. (2017). Detection of Schmallenberg virus antibody in equine population of Northern and Northeast of Iran. Vet World, 11(1), 30-33. https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2018.30-33

Publication

Veterinary world
ISSN: 0972-8988
NlmUniqueID: 101504872
Country: India
Language: English
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
Pages: 30-33

Researcher Affiliations

Rasekh, M
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.
Sarani, A
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.
Hashemi, S H
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.

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