Antiviral Antibodies in Dogs in the Netherlands

Abstract

Summary Antiviral antibodies in dogs in the Netherlands A collection of more than 700 canine sera, coming from open and closed populations and from kennels with frequent neonatal mortality, were screened for the prevalence of antibodies to canine adenoviruses, canine herpesvirus, polyoma virus, REOviruses, parainfluenza viruses, equine influenza viruses and vomiting and wasting disease virus of pigs. The data from the different groups were compared and related to the results of similar studies carried out in other countries. Zusammenfassung Virus‐Antikörper bei Hunden in den Niederlanden Antivirale Antikörper in Hunden in den Niederlanden. Über 700 Sera von Hunden aus der offenen Population, isolierten Kollektiven sowie aus Zwingern mit hoher Welpensterblichkeit wurden auf Antikörper gegen die folgenden Viren untersucht: canine Adeno‐ und Herpesviren, Polyomavirus, REOviren, Parainfluenzaviren, Pferdeinfluenzaviren und das porcine „vomiting and wasting disease”‐Virus. Die aus den verschiedenen Kollektiven erhaltenen Werte wurden untereinander verglichen wie auch mit den Ergebnissen ähnlicher Erhebungen im Ausland. Résumé Anticorps antiviraux chez des chiens aux Pays‐Bas On a recherché des anticorps contre les virus suivants sur plus que 700 sérums de chiens pris dans la population ouverte, dans des collectivités isolées et dans des chenils avec forte mortalité des chiots: Adeno‐ et Herpesvirus canins, Polyomavirus, REOvirus, Parainfluenzavirus, Influenzavirus du cheval et le virus du «vomiting ans wasting disease» du porc. Les valeurs obtenues dans les différentes collectives ont été comparées entre elles et également avec les résultats de recherches semblables faites à l'éranger. Resumen Anticuerpos antivirales en perros de los Países Bajos Se examinaron más de 700 sueros sanguíneos de perros de la población abierta, colectivos aislados y perreras con mortalidad elevada de cachorros en cuanto a la presencia de anticuerpos contra los virus siguientes: adeno y herpes caninos, polioma, REO, parainfluenza, influenza equina y de la enfermedad del vómito y extenuación en porcinos. Se compararon entre sí los valores obtenidos en los diversos colectivos, así como también con los resultados de pesquisas semejantes Ilevadas a cabo en el extranjero.

Seroepidemiology of Reovirus in Healthy Dogs in Six Prefectures in Japan

“…Hence, reovirus infection of more than one serotype can still occur depending on exposure. Similar trends of reovirus infection of multiple serotypes have been previously reported in healthy dogs [6, 17, 19], cattle [24], swine [7] and humans [20, 21, 31]. This finding has provided important information, suggesting that neutralizing antibodies against reovirus T1L and T2A will not affect the usage of reovirus T3D as therapy in canine cancers.…”

“…However, unlike in humans, seroepidemiological data of reovirus in healthy dogs are limited. Reports have indicated that 14–63% of sampled dog populations have an elevated reovirus neutralizing antibody titer [5, 6, 17, 19]. Even though isolation of various serotypes of reovirus from dogs and cats has been reported, it is usually incidental [2, 4, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 27].…”

Seroprevalence of Canine Herpesvirus‐1 andBrucella canisin Finnish Breeding Kennels with and without Reproductive Problems

“…Seropositivity was associated with neonatal death and ⁄ or infertility. In kennels with high neonatal mortality, seropositive bitches were also frequently seen by Osterhaus et al (1977). However, Ronsse et al (2004) found no significant difference in antibody titres between bitches with reproductive disorders and normal fertile bitches, although more abortions were observed in seropositive bitches, as was the tendency towards more abortions in seropositive kennels.…”

“…Lundgren and Clapper (1969) reported a seroprevalence of 12.8% and Fulton et al (1974) reported 6% in the USA. Osterhaus et al (1977) reported seropositivities of 1-6% in the Netherlands. Engels et al (1980) reported a 6.3% seropositivity in Switzerland.…”

Isolation of a Virus Closely Related to Feline Panleukopenia Virus from Dogs with Diarrhea

“…Serum samples were collected from dogs in the breeding colony after the outbreaks had started. In addition sera were tested from dogs of the breeding colony and from the open population in the Netherlands, which had been collected about four years ago (11).…”