Transmission of African swine fever virus to the wild boars of Northeast India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

India recorded the first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in North-eastern region (NER) in the year 2020.

Aim

The current study was undertaken to investigate the transmission of African swine fever virus (ASFV) in the wild boars of Northeast India, particularly of Assam.

Material and methods

ASF suspected mortal tissue remains and blood samples of wild boars collected from different locations of Assam were screened for molecular detection of swine viruses which includes Classical swine fever virus, Porcine Circovirus 2, Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and ASFV.

Results

One sample each from Manas and Nameri National Parks was detected positive for ASFV. Besides this, one of the samples was positive for CSFV and one of the ASFV

SUBMITTER: Buragohain L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10124978 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature