Camel pox in the calf in Morocco. Identification of the isolated virus. Development and application to prophylaxis

Camel pox is a major disease of camels. The virus (Orthopoxvirus cameli) was isolated in Morocco after eight passages of the strain on Vero cells; it was named T8. An inactivated vaccine was developed and assessed by the seroneutralization test and determination of the protection index after challen...

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Main Authors: M. El Harrak, C. Loutfi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2000-02-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
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Online Access:http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/9745