Published January 1, 2011 | Version v1
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The Detection and Genetic Characterization Based on the S1 Gene Region of BCoVs from Respiratory and Enteric Infections in Turkey

  • 1. Ankara Univ, Dept Virol Diskapi, Fac Vet Med, TR-06110 Ankara, Turkey
  • 2. Cent Vet Control & Res Inst, Minist Agr & Rural Affairs, Ankara, Turkey

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P>We investigated bovine coronavirus (BCoV) as an etiological agent in cattle with clinical respiratory and digestive signs using 147 feces and 199 nasal swab samples. A total of 18 test samples (16 feces and 2 nasal swap samples) were detected positive by ELISA and/or RT-PCR targeting the BCoV N gene. The partial S1 gene regions of BCoVs (An-4 and An-11) detected in feces samples from two herd-mate dairy calves were compared. Virological and serological results indicated that BCoVs are widespread in Turkey and are likely etiological agents in diarrhea cases in calves.

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