Bluetongue: Virus proteins and recent diagnostic approaches

Abstract

Bluetongue (BT) is an infectious and non-contagious

Seroprevalence of Bluetongue Virus in small ruminants in Balochistan province, Pakistan

“…than in goats and cattle where infection may remain subclinical (Arun et al, 2014). The disease is characterized by high fever; catarrhal exudate from the buccal and nasal mucosae; and inflammation of the tongue, intestines and hoof laminae (Bitew et al, 2013). As it causes severe economic losses in terms of reduced milk yield, reduction in weight gain, severe wool breakage and temporary infertility (Wilson & Mellor, 2009), the disease is considered to be notifiable by the Office International des Epizooties (Elbers et al, 2008).…”