Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry 2011 Volume 27, Issue 3, Pages: 875-882
https://doi.org/10.2298/BAH1103875P
Full text ( 352 KB)
Cited by
Epizootical characteristics of Aujeszky's disease in Vojvodina region and biosecurity concernes
Pušić I. (Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad", Novi Sad)
Prodanov-Radulović J. (Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad", Novi Sad)
Došen R. (Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad", Novi Sad)
Stojanov I. (Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad", Novi Sad)
Stojanović D. (Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad", Novi Sad)
Petrović T. (Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad", Novi Sad)
Aujeszky's disease (Morbus Aujeszky, pseudorabies) is an acute, contagious
viral disease, of wide range of domestic and wild-life species. Morbus
Aujeszky (MA) is considered as one of the most important infectious diseases,
that affect swine production and became a discriminatory factor at the
international pig market. The infection in all other animal species except
pigs is acute in course and inevitably fatal. The data for this research were
taken from several different sources: Epizootiological Reports of Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Statistical Year Book of Serbia.
Also, historical, clinical and epizootiological data were obtained through
questionnaire that was sent to farm owners, practicing veterinarians,
veterinary inspectors and regional epizootiologists. Significant information
were collected through direct epizootical surveillance on the field that
encompassed anamnestic, clinical and pathological investigation as well as
laboratory diagnostic by virus isolation and serological testing. The purpose
of this investigation was to estimate epizootical status of Vojvodina
Province concerning MA occurrence in different domestic and wild life
species, the possible routes of infection and spreading the disease. The role
of various biosecurity measures in prevention and control of MA outbreaks was
also studied. The results of our investigation revealed that swine population
in Vojvodina region is enzootically infected with MA, and that infection was
detected in six different animal species, sporadically or in enzootic form.
The single most important factor for MA occurrence was the localization of
the farm in the high density pig population regions. Poor biosecurity
measures to prevent entry of the virus, and lack of appropriate measures to
stop the spreading of the infection within the herd were also idenifyed. The
direct contact with pigs, or ingestion of raw and poorly cooked swine
products was the estimated route of infection for all other affected animals
except three dogs.
Keywords: Aujeszky's disease, routes of infection, biosecurity
More data about this article available through SCIndeks