scholarly journals Bovine viral diarrhea virus infections in pigs: why is this situation important for Brazilian herds?

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrique Meiroz de Souza Almeida ◽  
Igor Renan Honorato Gatto ◽  
Anne Caroline Ramos dos Santos ◽  
Daniele Araujo Pereira ◽  
Karla Alvarenga Nascimento ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT: Swine can be infected by the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) under natural conditions. For this reason, further information and divulgation are needed regarding the pathogenicity of this virus in swine. This infection is practically unknown in the realm of pig farming, and, as it shares some similarities with the classical swine fever virus (CSFV), its diagnosis becomes a challenge for official sanitary programs. Studies have shown the absence of clinical signs in piglets and reproductive problems in sows due to BVDV infections. There is little research on the prevalence, risk factors, preventive measures and control of BVDV in pigs around the world. And in Brazil, the data is practically non-existent. At the time of diagnosis, comparing the most efficient laboratory tests such as virus neutralization, ELISA, RT-PCR, and immunofluorescence so as to minimize the risk of cross serological reactions when dealing with a persistent or transient infection, can be an important tool. Moreover, the practical implications for CSFV eradication programs are a main reason for the development of further research against this infection. Therefore, this paper aims to review various aspects of BVDV infection in pigs, and how this information can be important for Brazilian herds.

Viruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Guilherme de Oliveira ◽  
Marina L. Mechler-Dreibi ◽  
Henrique M. S. Almeida ◽  
Igor R. H. Gatto

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is an important pathogen belonging to the Pestivirus genus, Flaviviridae family, which comprises viral species that causes an economic impact in animal production. Cattle are the natural host of BVDV and the main source of infection for pigs and other animal species. Due to its antigenic and genetic similarity with other important pestiviruses such as Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV), several studies have been conducted to elucidate the real role of this virus in piglets, sows, and boars, not only in the field but also in experimental infections, which will be discussed in this paper. Although BVDV does not pose a threat to pigs as it does to ruminants, the occurrence of clinical signs is variable and may depend on several factors. Therefore, this study presents a survey of data on BVDV infection in pigs, comparing information on prevalence in different countries and the results of experimental infections to understand this type of infection in pigs better.


2004 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
M GIVENS ◽  
D STRINGFELLOW ◽  
C DYKSTRA ◽  
K RIDDELL ◽  
P GALIK ◽  
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2004 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
M GIVENS ◽  
D STRINGFELLOW ◽  
C DYKSTRA ◽  
K RIDDELL ◽  
P GALIK ◽  
...  

Pathogens ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 608
Author(s):  
SeEun Choe ◽  
Jihye Shin ◽  
Ki-Sun Kim ◽  
Sok Song ◽  
Ra Mi Cha ◽  
...  

Here, we investigated the protective efficacy provided by passive immunity induced by a classical swine fever (Flc-LOM-BErns) vaccine with the newly developed DIVA (Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals) function. Ten pigs (aged 40–60 days) with maternally derived antibodies (MDAs) obtained from sows inoculated with the Flc-LOM-BErns vaccine were challenged with virulent classical swine fever virus (CSFV). Pigs with an MDA titer of 6 log2 induced by the Flc-LOM-BErns vaccine were fully protected against virulent CSFV challenge but not the pigs with an MDA titer under 5 log2. In addition, Flc-LOM-BErns vaccine-derived MDAs successfully differentiated vaccinated pigs by bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) Erns/CSFV Erns antibody detection, functioning as a DIVA.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roman M. Pogranichniy ◽  
Megan E. Schnur ◽  
Eran A. Raizman ◽  
Duane A. Murphy ◽  
Maria Negron ◽  
...  

Species and biotype distribution was determined in 44 bovine viral diarrhea virus- (BVDV-) positive samples submitted to the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) in Indiana during 2006–2008. BVDV RNA was detected in the 5′-untranslated region and Nproregion using reverse transcriptase PCR followed by sequencing analysis of the PCR product. Additionally, cases were classified into one of six categories according to history and/or lesions: acute symptomatic, hemorrhagic, respiratory distress, reproductive, persistent infection (PI), and mucosal disease (MD). Of 44 BVDV-positive samples, 33 were noncytopathic (ncp), 10 were cytopathic (cp), and one presented both ncp and cp biotypes. Sequencing analysis demonstrated that all samples belonged to BVDV-1a, BVDV-1b, or BVDV-2. The most common isolate was ncp BVDV-1b, (44%) followed by ncp BVDV-2a (24%). Among the six categories, respiratory clinical signs were the most common (36%) followed by PI (25%) and MD (16%).


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