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Genetic characterization of small ruminant lentiviruses circulating in naturally infected sheep and goats in Ontario, Canada.
Virus research - 1 Jul 2013
Santry Lisa A, de Jong Jondavid, Gold Alexander C, Walsh Scott R, Menzies Paula I, Wootton Sarah K
Abstract excerpt
Maedi-visna virus (MVV) and caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV) are related members of a group of small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLVs) that infect sheep and goats. SRLVs are endemic in many countries, including Canada. However, very little is known about the genetic characteristics of Canadian SRLVs, particularly in the province of Ontario. Given the importance of surveillance and eradication programs for...
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