Equine Rotavirus A Outbreaks in Ireland (2023-2024): An Epidemiological Investigation and Virus Genotyping.

ABSTRACT: Equine rotavirus A (RVA) is a major cause of debilitating diarrhoea in neonatal foals globally. The aim of this study was to characterise RVA viruses currently circulating in Ireland and to identify risk factors associated with disease outbreaks. Of the 377 samples submitted during 2023 and 2024, 48 foals from 36 outbreaks were confirmed to be RVA-positive by real-time PCR. The viruses detected were genotyped by VP7 and VP4 gene sequencing. In 2024, the attending veterinary surgeon was contacted, and epidemiological data were collected. These included the vaccination status of the foal's dam and the clinician's opinion of the hygiene standard and stocking density on the farm. During the study period, 37 G3 RVAs were detected on 26 premises and 7 G14 RVAs were detected on 6 premises. Phylog

SUBMITTER: Cullinane A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12031229 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature