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Swine pox in Nigeria.

B E Olufemi, G O Ayoade, B O Ikede

    The Veterinary Record
    |September 26, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    An outbreak of swine pox occurred in Ibadan, Nigeria, causing high neonatal piglet mortality. Indigenous pigs showed resistance, suggesting they may be asymptomatic carriers of the swine pox virus.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Virology
    • Animal Pathology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Swine pox (SPV) is a viral disease affecting pigs globally.
    • Outbreaks can lead to significant economic losses in swine farming.
    • Understanding disease transmission and host resistance is crucial for control.

    Observation:

    • A swine pox outbreak was documented on a commercial pig farm in Ibadan, Nigeria.
    • Clinical signs, pathological findings, and electron microscopy confirmed poxvirus presence.
    • High mortality rates were observed in neonatal piglets during the outbreak.

    Findings:

    • Mixed breeds of pigs were housed together, but only certain breeds exhibited clinical signs.
    • Indigenous Nigerian pigs remained asymptomatic despite close contact with infected animals.
    • The study suggests indigenous pigs may act as carriers for the swine pox virus.

    Implications:

    • The findings highlight potential differences in susceptibility to swine pox among pig breeds.
    • Asymptomatic carriage by indigenous pigs could play a role in disease persistence and spread.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the carrier status and transmission dynamics in indigenous pig populations.

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