Prevalence of Bovine Herpesvirus-1 in cattle and buffaloes in Punjab

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to identify the prevalence of Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1) in cattle and buffaloes in the Punjab using PCR as diagnostic tool. Materials and Methods: A total of 63 samples (Semen- 57, placental cotyledons-1, vaginal secretions-1, foetal stomach contents-1 and tracheal swabs-3) from cattle and buffaloes were processed for identification of BHV-1 using PCR. Results: From January 2007 to December 2010 (Semen- 57, placental cotyledons-1, vaginal secretions-1, foetal stomach contents-1 and tracheal swabs-3) from cattle and buffaloes were collected. The DNA was extracted from a total of 63 samples and subjected to PCR revealed that none of the sample positive for the BHV-1 infection. Conclusion: From the study it was concluded that the farms screened were free from BHV-1 infection. [Vet World 2013; 6(6.000): 343-345]

Keywords

• Bovine Herpesvirus-1
• buffaloes
• cattle
• PCR
• prevalence