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Prevalence of antibody to bovine herpesvirus 1 in wild ruminants captive in United States zoos.

Authors :
Doyle LG
Heuschele WP
Source :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association [J Am Vet Med Assoc] 1983 Dec 01; Vol. 183 (11), pp. 1255-6.
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

Serum samples (n = 1,146) representing 100 species of exotic ruminants now captive in United States zoos were assayed for neutralizing antibody to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) virus (bovine herpesvirus 1). Thirty-four animals (3%) of 11 species had antibody to IBR virus. Because of the low prevalence of IBR antibody found, it was concluded that vaccination against IBR virus probably is not necessary for captive wild ruminants in United States zoos.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003-1488
Volume :
183
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6315661