Persistent BVDV infection in mousedeer infects calves. Do we know the reservoirs for BVDV?

Prev Vet Med. 2005 Nov 15;72(1-2):87-91; discussion 215-9. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2005.08.006. Epub 2005 Oct 6.

Abstract

Bovine virus diarrhoea virus (BVDV)-1f was isolated from a Lesser Malayan Mousedeer in Copenhagen Zoo during a routine screening. Analysis of animals related to the Copenhagen mousedeer revealed that its mother and all siblings were virus positive, a pattern also seen for persistently infected (PI) cattle. BVDV could be transmitted from the PI mousedeer to a calf after indirect contact. The host spectrum for BVDV seems to be even wider than expected; the implications for BVDV control are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Zoo / virology
  • Bovine Virus Diarrhea-Mucosal Disease / transmission*
  • Bovine Virus Diarrhea-Mucosal Disease / virology
  • Carrier State / transmission
  • Carrier State / veterinary
  • Carrier State / virology
  • Cattle
  • Deer / virology*
  • Diarrhea Viruses, Bovine Viral / isolation & purification
  • Disease Reservoirs / veterinary*
  • Female