Bluetongue virus seroprevalence and risk factor analysis in cattle and water buffalo in southern Italy (Campania region)

Bluetongue is an arthropod-borne viral infection that is notifiable in several countries and causes significant economic losses and major concerns for ruminant trade. In this study, we investigated bluetongue 1seroprevalence in the Campania region, southern Italy, in cattle and buffalo populations,...

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Published in:Veterinary research communications 2024-02, Vol.48 (1), p.579-584
Main Authors: Ferrara, Gianmarco, Improda, Elvira, Piscopo, Federica, Esposito, Riccardo, Iovane, Giuseppe, Pagnini, Ugo, Montagnaro, Serena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Bluetongue
Bluetongue - epidemiology
Bluetongue virus
Brief Report
Buffaloes
Cattle
Factor analysis
Infections
Italy - epidemiology
Life Sciences
Risk factors
Seroepidemiologic Studies
Serology
Sheep
Sheep Diseases
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
Viral infections
Viruses
Zoology
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Summary:Bluetongue is an arthropod-borne viral infection that is notifiable in several countries and causes significant economic losses and major concerns for ruminant trade. In this study, we investigated bluetongue 1seroprevalence in the Campania region, southern Italy, in cattle and buffalo populations, and assessed which factors were correlated with a high risk of exposure. The infection was widespread, as evidenced by the high individual (43.6%) and herd prevalence (85.4%). The highest prevalence was found in adult animals. Among the climatic factors analyzed, average temperature played a prominent role, being capable of affecting the probability of being positive for this infection. Surprisingly, exposure to Schmallenberg virus did not predispose animals to be positive for bluetongue virus, even though these infections share the same vector ( Culicoides ). Our data, consistent with those in the literature, suggest the transversal spread of bluetongue virus in the Mediterranean area, and indicate a limited co-exposure rate between Bluetongue and Schmallenberg viruses.
ISSN:0165-7380
1573-7446
1573-7446
DOI:10.1007/s11259-023-10215-w