Serological Survey of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) In Horses in Selangor.

A study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) among horses of various clubs in the state of Selangor. A total of 94 serum samples was obtained from horses of various breeds, sex and age and tested for the presence of antibodies against EIAV using; (i...

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Main Author: Ashour Altaeb, Abdul Nasser
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Language:English
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Published: 2004
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Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/6585/1/FPV_2004_21.pdf
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spelling my-upm-ir.65852023-11-02T08:15:47Z Serological Survey of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) In Horses in Selangor. 2004-03 Ashour Altaeb, Abdul Nasser A study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) among horses of various clubs in the state of Selangor. A total of 94 serum samples was obtained from horses of various breeds, sex and age and tested for the presence of antibodies against EIAV using; (i) competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (CELISA) and (ii) agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) test, to demonstrate the presence of antibodies against p26 recombinant gag protein. All horses sampled in this study were kept in stables and have access to paddock grazing. Horses have no history of contact with imported stocks. In this study none of the sera had antibodies against EIA virus. It is possible that the strict import policies imposed, and the almost non-existent importation of horses for the purpose of breeding has prevented the introduction of the disease into Malaysia. 2004-03 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/6585/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/6585/1/FPV_2004_21.pdf text en public masters Universiti Putra Malaysia Veterinary Medicine Goriman Khan, Azam Khan English
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Ashour Altaeb, Abdul Nasser
Serological Survey of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) In Horses in Selangor.
description A study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) among horses of various clubs in the state of Selangor. A total of 94 serum samples was obtained from horses of various breeds, sex and age and tested for the presence of antibodies against EIAV using; (i) competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (CELISA) and (ii) agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) test, to demonstrate the presence of antibodies against p26 recombinant gag protein. All horses sampled in this study were kept in stables and have access to paddock grazing. Horses have no history of contact with imported stocks. In this study none of the sera had antibodies against EIA virus. It is possible that the strict import policies imposed, and the almost non-existent importation of horses for the purpose of breeding has prevented the introduction of the disease into Malaysia.
format Thesis
qualification_level Master's degree
author Ashour Altaeb, Abdul Nasser
author_facet Ashour Altaeb, Abdul Nasser
author_sort Ashour Altaeb, Abdul Nasser
title Serological Survey of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) In Horses in Selangor.
title_short Serological Survey of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) In Horses in Selangor.
title_full Serological Survey of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) In Horses in Selangor.
title_fullStr Serological Survey of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) In Horses in Selangor.
title_full_unstemmed Serological Survey of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV) In Horses in Selangor.
title_sort serological survey of equine infectious anemia virus (eiav) in horses in selangor.
granting_institution Universiti Putra Malaysia
granting_department Veterinary Medicine
publishDate 2004
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/6585/1/FPV_2004_21.pdf
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