Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Equid Herpesvirus 8 Isolated From an Adult Donkey in Israel.
- Journal:
- Journal of equine veterinary science
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Schvartz, Gili et al.
- Affiliation:
- Kimron Veterinary Institute
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
We report the isolation of Equid herpesvirus 8 from a rescued donkey that suffered severe postcastration complications. Despite intensive treatment, the donkey deteriorated and was euthanized. Postmortem virologic analysis revealed the isolation of a herpesvirus that is closely related to herpesviruses reported from donkeys and horses in Australia, China, and Ireland, causing respiratory disease in donkeys and abortion in mares. To our knowledge, this is the first report of this equid herpesvirus in Israel. The potential significance of this herpesvirus to the equid population in Israel needs further investigation.
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