Exploring viral diversity in diarrheic porcine feces: a metagenomic analysis from an Indian swine farm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pig husbandry is a vital sector in India, providing nutritional security and employment for marginalized communities. Pigs are advantageous due to high reproduction rates and fecundity, shorter generation intervals, and efficient feed conversion, requiring minimal housing. However, the swine industry encounters significant disease challenges, particularly viral gastroenteritis, which poses serious public health risks, especially in developing countries. Pigs serve as natural reservoirs and amplifiers for numerous viruses with zoonotic potential, making disease surveillance essential.

Materials

In this study, we conducted a metagenomic analysis of 15 fecal samples from diarrheic pigs on a farm in India, marking the first exploration of the fecal virome diversity in

SUBMITTER: Maan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12463912 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature