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Equine rotaviruses--current understanding and continuing challenges.

Kirsten E Bailey¹, James R Gilkerson, Glenn F Browning

¹Centre for Equine Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.

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Summary

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Equine rotavirus causes foal diarrhoea, with advances in detection but limited understanding of genotype impact, disease correlation, and vaccine efficacy. Further research is needed for better control strategies.

Keywords:

BLS Brucella spp. lumazine synthase DLPs Diarrhoea ELISA EM Equine rotavirus Foal G P PCR RT-LAMP RT-PCR Review SLPs TLPs Virus double-layered particles electron microscopy enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay glycoprotein polymerase chain reaction protease sensitive protein reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction single-layered particles triple-layered particles

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Virology
Equine Health

Background:

Equine rotaviruses have been recognized as a significant cause of infectious diarrhea in foals for over three decades.
While sensitive detection methods have improved, epidemiological data on circulating genotypes, disease correlation, and vaccination impact remain scarce.
Current understanding of rotavirus pathogenesis in foals is limited and largely extrapolated from other species.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the need for further epidemiological investigation into equine rotavirus genotypes.
To emphasize the gaps in knowledge regarding disease correlation, vaccination efficacy, and pathogenesis in foals.
To identify key research questions crucial for developing improved control measures.

Main Methods:

This study is a review and synthesis of existing knowledge on equine rotavirus.
It identifies limitations in current research and proposes areas for future investigation.
No new experimental data were generated.

Main Results:

Sensitive rotavirus detection methods are available, facilitating genotype surveillance in horse populations.
Significant knowledge gaps exist concerning the epidemiological significance of different genotypes.
Understanding of foal rotavirus pathogenesis, viral shedding, and vaccine efficacy requires substantial further research.

Conclusions:

Despite advances in detection, critical questions remain unanswered regarding equine rotavirus epidemiology, pathogenesis, and control.
Further research is essential to elucidate the role of specific genotypes and the efficacy of current vaccines.
Addressing these knowledge gaps is vital for developing more effective strategies to combat rotavirus infections in foals.