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A new virus is coming up. The Schmallenberg virus infects not only ruminants but also horses. The effects of the virus can lead to fever, fetal malformations and abortions.
Ten Iranian horses are the first in the world to check for the presence of antibodies against the Schmallenberg virus, known as ruminant in some countries. infects parts of Europe.A virus recently discovered and known to infect ruminants in some parts of Europe could also infect horses: researchers have identified antibodies against Schmallenberg virus, transmitted by flying insects, among ten Iranian horses. According to scientists, these are the first horses in the world to be positive for these antibodies.
New discovery
When screening for antibodies in cattle, sheep and goats, but also in horses, the researchers discovered – unexpectedly – that their members Mehdi Rasekh, DVM, DVSc , an assistant professor of internal medicine of animals at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Zabol University, Iran, said that equines were positive alongside other species. "The results surprised us because the positive response was expected in ruminants, but the detection of anti-Schmallenberg virus in the horse was a new discovery in the world," Rasekh said.
Germany and the Netherlands
Scientists discovered the Schmallenberg virus in 2011 in Germany and the Netherlands, where it infected cattle, sheep and goats, he said. These infections usually resulted in fever, fetal malformations and abortions.
Distribution
Like the African horse sickness virus (AHS) and bluetongue virus, Schmallenberg virus is transmitted by biting mosquitoes. With climate change and the increasing movement of humans and animals, these small-winged insects cross borders and present an increased risk of disease.
The study, "Detection of Schmallenberg Virus Antibody in the Equine Population of North and Northeast Iran," was published in Veterinary World.
Source: Horses.nl/thehorse.com
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