A survey of contagious ecthyma and molecular characterization of Orf virus in sheep and goats in Nigeria (2014-2016)

A survey of contagious ecthyma and molecular characterization of Orf virus in sheep and goats in Nigeria (2014-2016)

Background: Outbreaks of contagious ecthyma (CE) are frequently reported in sheep and goat flocks in Nigeria with severe clinical outcomes. CE is a debilitating and economically important disease primarily affecting sheep and goats caused by the Orf virus (ORFV). Despite field reports of CE in the...

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Main Authors: Adeyinka Jeremy Adedeji, Jolly Amoche Adole, Olayinka Oluwafemi Asala, Ahmed Abdulkadir Gamawa, Nanven Abraham Maurice, Anvou Jambol, Mohammed Bashir Bolajoko, Nneka Chineze Chima, Victoria Isioma Ifende, Yiltawe Simwal Wungak, Timothy Yusufu Woma, Pam Dachung Luka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2022-08-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
a32l gene
b2l gene
contagious ecthyma
orf virus
small ruminants
Online Access:https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2021-09-190%20A.J.%20Adedeji%20et%20al.pdf

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