ELECTROPHEROTYPING, RT-PCR DETECTION AND G-TYPING OF BOVINE ROTAVIRUS FROM DIARRHOEIC CALVES
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2009
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
Among the infectious diseases of calves, neonatal diarrhoea is a matter of
major concern and is caused by multiple etiological agents. Various infectious
agents responsible for causing diarrhoea include viruses, bacteria and parasites.
Diarrhoea in calves during 5-10 days of age is commonly due to rotavirus and
infected calves excrete very large quantities of virus particles in their faeces and
become potential source of infection to other animals. Recognition of significant
morbidity and mortality caused by rotavirus in neonatal calves has stimulated
studies for definitive diagnosis of the disease as well as molecular typing of the
circulating viruses with the ultimate goal of developing effective methods of
preventive measures.
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Veterinary Microbiology, Analysis