Abstract
The primary objective of this study was to detect the presence of MEV in mink samples and investigate the genetic characteristics of the virus. In 2017, a newly identified strain of MEV, named MEV-HLJ, was isolated. The virus’s complete NS1 and VP1 gene sequences were amplified using PCR and subjected to phylogenetic analysis. The results indicated that despite moderate virulence, MEV- HLJ belonged to the attenuated group. Recombination analysis using the GARD programme identified a putative recombination breakpoint at nucleotide position 2,075 between the NS1 and VP1 genes. Separate phylogenetic trees were constructed to confirm the recombinant event. This study provides insights into the genetic diversity and evolution of MEV isolates.
Publisher
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture
Subject
General Veterinary,Animal Science and Zoology