Investigating Viral Causes of Abortions: A Comprehensive Molecular and Pathological Study on Small Ruminants in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Abortion emerges as a primary concern for small ruminant breeders, leading to substantial economic losses for livestock farmers. The most important factor contributing to abortion in sheep and goats is the presence of infectious agents. The bluetongue virus (BTV), border disease virus (BDV), peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV), Akabane virus (AKAV) and pox virus are notable viruses responsible for inducing abortion in small ruminants globally.

Methods

This study focused on the prevalence of viral agents in aborted foetuses and adult sheep and goats with a recent abortion history in East Azerbaijan province, Northwest Iran. For this purpose, a comprehensive evaluation was performed in the nine cities of East Azerbaijan province, Iran. A total of 62 aborted foetu

SUBMITTER: Khordadmehr M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11962751 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature