Abstract
Rotavirus is a worldwide major cause of diarrhea outbreaks in neonatal ruminants. An outbreak of ovine diarrheic syndrome (ODS) in 50-75 days-old lambs (weaned lambs) is described. Fecal immunochromatography and intestinal immunohistochemistry for rotavirus group A were performed. In addition, semi-nested multiplex RT-PCR for G and P rotavirus genotyping in combination with sequencing were performed, to support the diagnosis and identify the viral strain. A novel ovine rotavirus group A G8 P[1] strain was determined as the main cause of the ODS observed, whereas other pathogens were ruled out. © 2010 Elsevier B.V.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 467-471 |
Journal | Veterinary Microbiology |
Volume | 149 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 May 2011 |
Keywords
- Ovine diarrheic syndrome
- Rotavirus group A
- Weaned lambs