Bluetongue and Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease virus in local breeds of cattle in Kenya
The presence of bluetongue virus (BTV) and Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease virus (EHDV) in indigenous calves in western Kenya was investigated. Serum was analysed for BTV and EHDV antibodies. The population seroprevalences for BTV and EHDV for calves at 51 weeks of age were estimated to be 0.942 (95%...
Main Authors: | Toye, P.G., Batten, C.A., Kiara, H., Henstock, M.R., Edwards, L., Thumbi, S., Poole, E.J., Handel, I.G., Bronsvoort, B.M.deC., Hanotte, O., Coetzer, J.A.W., Woolhouse, M.E.J., Oura, C.A.L. |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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British Veterinary Association
2013
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3632752/ |
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