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Bovine ephemeral fever.

M F Uren1

  • 1CSIRO Division of Tropical Animal Production, Queensland, Australia.

Australian Veterinary Journal
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Ephemeral fever (BEF) is an economically important viral disease. Research suggests BEF virus is a rhabdovirus, and its immunopathologic nature influences disease expression.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Arthropod-borne Diseases

Background:

  • Ephemeral fever (BEF) is a significant viral disease affecting livestock in Australia and other countries.
  • The classification and vector of BEF virus remain incompletely understood, though it shares characteristics with Rhabdoviridae.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of ephemeral fever, including its virology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment.
  • To highlight the need for improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, as well as more reliable vaccines.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on ephemeral fever.
  • Analysis of viral characteristics, disease pathology, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • BEF virus likely belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family, possessing 5 characteristic proteins.
  • The disease is suggested to be immunopathologic, with inflammation mediators influencing clinical signs.
  • Phenylbutazone and calcium administration show promise in managing haematological and biochemical changes.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to fully characterize BEF virus and identify its arthropod vector(s).
  • Understanding the immunopathogenesis is crucial for developing effective control strategies.
  • Current vaccines are unreliable, indicating a need for improved, accessible alternatives.

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