Author:
Navarro-Lopez Roberto,Perez-de la Rosa Juan,Villarreall-Silva Marcela,Solis-Hernandez Mario,Rojas-Torres Eric,Lemus y Sanchez Jorge,Gomez-Romero Ninnet
Abstract
Border disease virus (BDV) is a pathogen primarily infecting sheep and goats; however, infections in cattle, pigs, and wild ruminants have also been reported. Interspecies transmission of BDV occurs through close contact among infected animals. In this case report, we describe the detection of BDV in tonsil, mesenteric ganglia, and blood samples from piglets with severe clinical disease. Genetic characterization of evaluated samples resulted in the identification of BDV genotype 1 in Mexico. This represents the first report of BDV detected in pig populations in Mexico. Therefore, circulation of this virus in nonruminant populations should not be discarded.
Publisher
American Association of Swine Veterinarians
Subject
Animal Science and Zoology,Food Animals