Epizootiology of foot and mouth disease in Saudi Arabia : I. Analysis of data obtained through district field veterinarians

Sm, Hafez; Ma, Farag; al-Sukayran, A; Dm, al-Mujalli

doi:10.20506/rst.12.3.715

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“…Although samples representing various farms from different governates in the Kingdom have been examined in this study, there have been outbreaks which have either not been reported to the relevant authorities or, if reported, samples have not been collected and submitted for laboratory analysis [15]. It is therefore not possible to be certain that all genetic groups of serotype O that may be circulating in Saudi Arabia have been identified.…”

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Molecular analysis of foot-and-mouth disease type O viruses isolated in Saudi Arabia between 1983 and 1995

et al. 1997

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Partial nucleotide sequence of the capsid polypeptide coding gene 1D (VP1) was determined for 68 serotype O foot-and-mouth disease viruses isolated between 1983 and 1995 from outbreaks occurring in Saudi Arabia. The sequences were compared with previously published sequences: 14 viruses of Middle Eastern origin (isolated between 1987 and 1991); and with four vaccine virus strain sequences, three originating from the Middle East (O1/Turkey/Manisa/69, O1/Sharquia/Egypt/72 and O1/Israel/2/85) and one from Europe (O1/BFS 1860/UK/67). The virus isolates from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East vaccine virus strains formed a related genetic group distinct from the European O1 virus. Within this large group 12 distinct genetic sublineages were observed.

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Molecular analysis of foot-and-mouth disease type O viruses isolated in Saudi Arabia between 1983 and 1995

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“…Moreover, in some other exporting countries, the prevalent FMDV serotypes are not routinely typed (3). Arabia, in order to aid planning to improve national control measures, has been clearly demonstrated (5).…”

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The impact of importation of live ruminants on the epizootiology of foot and mouth disease in Saudi Arabia

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et al. 2016

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Approximately five million live ruminants are imported annually into Saudi Arabia. The majority of these animals are imported shortly before the pilgrimage season from Sudan and the Horn of Africa, where foot and mouth disease (FMD) is known to be enzootic. This study was designed to investigate the impact of the importation of these live ruminants on the epizootiology of FMD in Saudi Arabia. The authors carried out antibody testing on a total of 480 sheep and 233 cattle from the sacrificial livestock yards of the Saudi Project for Utilization of Hajj Meat, which performs ritual slaughter on behalf of pilgrims in the Holy City of Makkah. The results revealed that 136 (28.3%) of the 480 sheep tested were serologically positive for FMD, using an indirect enzymelinked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (3ABC FMD ELISA). This included 17.7% of Sawakani sheep (imported from Sudan) and 40.9% of Barbari sheep (imported from the Horn of Africa). Among the cattle, 120 (51.5%) of 233 animals tested positive for FMD virus (FMDV) antibodies. The 120 seropositive cattle included all clinically suspected cattle and 62 (35.4%) symptom-free, in-contact cattle. The findings highlight the risks associated with the annual importation of live ruminants from FMD-enzootic areas. The risks include the possible introduction of new exotic FMDV serotypes, particularly when potential carriers or subclinically infected animals are considered. An understanding of the epidemiology of different strains and the ability to track their movement between geographical regions is essential for the development of efficient control strategies for the disease. Therefore, genotyping of FMDV strains isolated from imported and local animals is recommended.

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“…2000). Outbreaks of FMD repeatedly occur among the population of ruminant animals in various regions of Saudi Arabia (Hafez et. al.…”

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Epizootiology and Control Measurements of Foot and Mouth Disease (Fmd) in Saudi Arabia From 1999 to 2004

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Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal

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Epizootiology of foot and mouth disease in Saudi Arabia : I. Analysis of data obtained through district field veterinarians

Cited by 6 publications

References 2 publications

Molecular analysis of foot-and-mouth disease type O viruses isolated in Saudi Arabia between 1983 and 1995

Molecular analysis of foot-and-mouth disease type O viruses isolated in Saudi Arabia between 1983 and 1995

The impact of importation of live ruminants on the epizootiology of foot and mouth disease in Saudi Arabia

Epizootiology and Control Measurements of Foot and Mouth Disease (Fmd) in Saudi Arabia From 1999 to 2004

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