Serological Detection of SRMV, Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus, BVDV and BEFV in Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Southwest Iran

Background: Small ruminant morbillivirus (SRMV), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), bovine herpes virus-۱ (BHV-۱), and bovine ephemeral fever virus (BEFV) are among the most important viruses of farm animals. Objectives: This study aimed at the serological detection of SRMV, BVDV, BHV-۱, and BEFV in the camel population of Khuzestan Province, located in southwest Iran. Methods: A total of ۱۵۰ camel blood samples were randomly collected from free-ranging, seemingly healthy camels of both sexes and various ages in ۸ different regions of Khuzestan Province, Iran. The sera were tested for SRMV, BVDV, BHV-۱, and BEFV with serum neutralization test. Results: The seropositive samples for SRMV, BVDV, and BHV-۱ were ۱(۰.۶۷%), ۷(۴.۶۷%), and ۱۱(۷.۳۳%), respectively. There was no seroconversion against BEFV in the serum samples. Conclusion: The camel population of Khuzestan Province is subclinically infected with SRMV, BVDV, and BHV-۱ and could play a significant role in the epizootiology of these viral diseases in this region, which is very important for the control and eradication programs.

کلیدواژه ها:

BEFV ، BoHV-۱ ، BVDV ، Camel ، SRMV