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Rotavirus in Saanen goats

V M da Costa Mendes1, M C De Beer, H J Els

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Medical University of Southern Africa, Medunsa.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Rotavirus was identified in 8 of 12 Saanen goat kids exhibiting diarrhea or fever, with no other pathogens found. This marks the first documented rotavirus infection in goats within southern Africa.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Goat Health
  • Ruminant Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Rotavirus is a significant cause of gastroenteritis in young mammals.
  • Goats can be susceptible to various enteric pathogens.
  • Limited data exists on rotavirus prevalence in African goat populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence of rotavirus in Saanen goat kids presenting with clinical signs of illness.
  • To identify potential causative agents of diarrhea and fever in the studied goat population.
  • To document the occurrence of rotavirus in goats in southern Africa.

Main Methods:

  • Fecal samples were collected from 12 Saanen goat kids with diarrhea or elevated rectal temperature.
  • Rotavirus particles were detected in fecal samples.

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  • Samples were screened for other potential pathogenic organisms.

    • Main Results:

    • Rotavirus was detected in 8 out of the 12 goats (66.7%).
    • No other pathogenic microorganisms were identified in the affected animals.
    • The identified rotavirus strain represents a novel finding in this region.

    Conclusions:

    • Rotavirus is a likely causative agent of gastrointestinal illness in Saanen goat kids in southern Africa.
    • This study provides the first evidence of rotavirus infection in goats in this geographical area.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the epidemiology and impact of rotavirus in goat populations.