Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (대한수의학회지)

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Serological survey for Getah virus in domestic pigs of South Korea

  • Yu-Ri Park (Viral Disease Research Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) ;
  • Eun-Ju Kim (Viral Disease Research Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) ;
  • Hye Jeong Lee (Viral Disease Research Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) ;
  • Bang-Hun Hyun (Viral Disease Research Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) ;
  • Dong-Kun Yang (Viral Disease Research Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency)
  • Received : 2022.10.04
  • Accepted : 2023.01.25
  • Published : 2023.03.31
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Abstract

Several outbreaks of Getah virus (GETV) have been reported in horses and pigs, causing large economic losses. However, there have been no reports describing serological survey for GETV in South Korea pigs. The present study conducted serological survey of GETV in South Korean pigs. A total of 670 whole blood samples were collected from domestic pigs. The overall seropositive rate was 26.4%, higher than the rates observed in racehorses in 2013-2014. Preparations for epidemics of novel diseases caused by climate change should include regular serological survey for these diseases, including GETV, and the development of vaccines against novel pathogens.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported financially by a grant (B-1543083-2022-24-01) from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Republic of Korea.

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