Prevalence of Bovine Herpesvirus-1 in cattle and buffaloes in Punjab

Aim: The aim of the present study was to identify the prevalence of Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1) in cattle and buffaloes in the Punjab using PCR as diagnostic tool. Materials and Methods: A total of 63 samples (Semen-57, placental cotyledons-1, vaginal secretions-1, foetal stomach contents-1 and tra...

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Published in:Veterinary World 2013-06, Vol.6 (6), p.343-345
Main Authors: Kaur, Gurpreet, Dwivedi, P.N, Verma, Ramneek, Sharma, N.S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bovine Herpesvirus-1
buffaloes
Cattle
Diseases
PCR
prevalence
Prevalence studies (Epidemiology)
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Summary:Aim: The aim of the present study was to identify the prevalence of Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1) in cattle and buffaloes in the Punjab using PCR as diagnostic tool. Materials and Methods: A total of 63 samples (Semen-57, placental cotyledons-1, vaginal secretions-1, foetal stomach contents-1 and tracheal swabs-3) from cattle and buffaloes were processed for identification of BHV-1 using PCR Results: From January 2007 to December 2010 (Semen-57, placental cotyledons-1, vaginal secretions-1, foetal stomach contents-1 and tracheal swabs-3) from cattle and buffaloes were collected. The DNA was extracted from a total of 63 samples and subjected to PCR revealed that none of the sample positive for the BHV-1 infection. Conclusion: From the study it was concluded that the farms screened were free from BHV-1 infection. Keywords: Bovine Herpesvirus-1, buffaloes, cattle, PCR, prevalence.
ISSN:0972-8988
2231-0916
DOI:10.5455/vetworld.2013.343-345