Title |
Serological evidence of type 2 (North American genotype) porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in Nepal
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Published in |
Tropical Animal Health and Production, December 2015
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DOI | 10.1007/s11250-015-0986-1 |
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Authors |
Barun Kumar Sharma, Salina Manandhar, Brecht Devleesschauwer |
Abstract |
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) has spread throughout Asia, causing significant losses to commercial farmers and smallholders. However, little is known about PRRS in Nepal, a South Asian country with a gradually increasing pig industry. In 2011, a pilot project was initiated to identify the status of PRRSV in pigs of the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. Out of 98 serum samples, 31 (32 %; 95 % CI 23-42 %) were found positive by ELISA. All positive samples belonged to the type 2 (North American) genotype. Molecular evaluation by real-time PCR however did not yield positive results. At the herd level, seropositivity was associated with a history of abortion and premature birth. Veterinarians, farmers and government should be aware of this threat to the Nepalese pig industry and initiate an appropriate response. |
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