Identification of bovine astrovirus in cases of bovine non-suppurative encephalitis in eastern Canada.

Identification of bovine astrovirus in cases of bovine non-suppurative encephalitis in eastern Canada.
Can Vet J. 2017 Jun;58(6):607-609
Authors: Spinato MT, Vince A, Cai H, Ojkic D
Abstract
Bovine astrovirus (BoAstV) was identified by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction on brain tissue of 2 feedlot cattle that died of non-suppurative encephalitis. Sequencing demonstrated a high degree of identity with neurotropic US and Swiss BoAstV strains. To our knowledge, this is the first confirmed report of BoAstV-associated encephalitis in cattle residing in eastern Canada.
PMID: 28588335 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Canadian Veterinary Journal - June 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Spinato MT, Vince A, Cai H, Ojkic D Tags: Can Vet J Source Type: research