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View article: The Pathogenic Effects of Moroccan Very Virulent Infectious Bursal Disease Virus on Lymphoid Organs: A Comparative Study in Conventional Broiler and Specific-Pathogen-Free Chickens
The Pathogenic Effects of Moroccan Very Virulent Infectious Bursal Disease Virus on Lymphoid Organs: A Comparative Study in Conventional Broiler and Specific-Pathogen-Free Chickens Open
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is a major immunosuppressive disease affecting young chickens, and causes significant economic losses to the poultry industry. This work represents the first pathogenicity assessment of Moroccan very virulen…
View article: Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale in Moroccan Poultry: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles, Characterization of Recent Isolates, and Retrospective Study (2019–23) of Its Occurrence in Different Poultry Production Systems
Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale in Moroccan Poultry: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles, Characterization of Recent Isolates, and Retrospective Study (2019–23) of Its Occurrence in Different Poultry Production Systems Open
Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) is one of the most important respiratory pathogens of poultry, notably in turkeys, while Riemerella anatipestifer (RA) is the etiologic agent of infectious serositis, the most economicall…
View article: First Molecular and Phylogenetic Characterization of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4) in Morocco
First Molecular and Phylogenetic Characterization of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4) in Morocco Open
This study aimed to investigate the molecular prevalence and genetic characterization of EHV-1 and EHV-4 in equid populations in Morocco. A total of 154 equids (114 horses, 9 donkeys, and 31 mules) were sampled, with nasal swabs and tissue…
View article: Evaluation of Bait Acceptance and Immune Response in Local Dogs during an Oral Rabies Vaccination Field Study in Morocco
Evaluation of Bait Acceptance and Immune Response in Local Dogs during an Oral Rabies Vaccination Field Study in Morocco Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the bait preference of three selected bait types by local dogs and the induced immunogenicity of the oral rabies vaccine strain SPBN GASGAS in Morocco. The vaccine strain, combined with different…
View article: The Development and Evaluation of a New Inactivated Vaccine against Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum
The Development and Evaluation of a New Inactivated Vaccine against Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum Open
Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum (Mcc) and Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capripneumoniae (Mccp) are pathogens that affect large and small ruminants. Indeed, Mcc affects both sheep and goats, causing contagious agalactia (CA). Mccp af…
View article: First molecular evidence of potential Culicoides vectors implicated in bluetongue virus transmission in Morocco
First molecular evidence of potential Culicoides vectors implicated in bluetongue virus transmission in Morocco Open
View article: Serological and Molecular Characterization of Small Ruminant Lentiviruses in Morocco
Serological and Molecular Characterization of Small Ruminant Lentiviruses in Morocco Open
Recent studies that investigated the origins of SRLV strains offered new insights into their distribution among domestic ruminants. The aim of the study was to investigate SRLV circulation in Morocco. A total of 51 farms were selected in d…
View article: A Review on Safety and Potency Testing Of Capripoxvirus Vaccines
A Review on Safety and Potency Testing Of Capripoxvirus Vaccines Open
Capripoxvirus-induced diseases are commonly described as the most serious poxvirus diseases of production animals, as they have a significant impact on national and global economies. Therefore, they are classified as notifiable infectious …
View article: First Report of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Subtype H9N2 in African Houbara Bustards (Chlamydotis undulata undulata) and Gamebirds in Morocco: Clinico-Pathological Findings, Molecular Characterization, and Associated Coinfections
First Report of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Subtype H9N2 in African Houbara Bustards (Chlamydotis undulata undulata) and Gamebirds in Morocco: Clinico-Pathological Findings, Molecular Characterization, and Associated Coinfections Open
We report in this paper the first detection of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) subtype H9N2 in houbara bustards and in gamebirds in Morocco. Starting in 2019, an increase in mortality rates related to respiratory distress was recorde…
View article: Positive Assessment of an Autogenous Vaccine Against Pathogenic Escherichia coli in Broiler Breeders and their Progeny in Morocco
Positive Assessment of an Autogenous Vaccine Against Pathogenic Escherichia coli in Broiler Breeders and their Progeny in Morocco Open
Excessive use of antibiotics to control colibacillosis on poultry farms in Morocco contributes to the development of multiresistant avian pathogenic E. coli. Autogenous vaccines are an alternative to antibiotic usage; the main goal of this…
View article: Middle East and North African Health Informatics Association (MENAHIA): Technological initiatives for ‘One Health’
Middle East and North African Health Informatics Association (MENAHIA): Technological initiatives for ‘One Health’ Open
MENAHIA (Middle East and North African Health Informatics Association) is the International Medical Informatics Association chapter dedicated to the Middle East and North Africa region. This region is rapidly growing in terms of the use of…
View article: Pathogenicity and molecular characterization of Mycoplasma bovis isolate from calves in Morocco
Pathogenicity and molecular characterization of Mycoplasma bovis isolate from calves in Morocco Open
View article: Spatial scale influences the distribution of viral diversity in the eukaryotic virome of the mosquito <i>Culex pipiens</i>
Spatial scale influences the distribution of viral diversity in the eukaryotic virome of the mosquito <i>Culex pipiens</i> Open
Our knowledge of the diversity of eukaryotic viruses has recently undergone a massive expansion. This diversity could influence host physiology through yet unknown phenomena of potential interest to the fields of health and food production…
View article: The prevalence, virulence, and serogroups of Dichelobacter nodosus and prevalence of Fusobacterium necrophorum in footrot lesions of sheep and cattle in Morocco
The prevalence, virulence, and serogroups of Dichelobacter nodosus and prevalence of Fusobacterium necrophorum in footrot lesions of sheep and cattle in Morocco Open
Background and Aim: Footrot is a contagious disease of ruminants leading to severe economic losses. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, virulence, and serogroups of Dichelobacter nodosus and the prevalence of Fusobacterium necroph…
View article: Comparative protection of small ruminants against Mannheimia haemolytica infection by inactivated bacterin and toxoid vaccines
Comparative protection of small ruminants against Mannheimia haemolytica infection by inactivated bacterin and toxoid vaccines Open
Background and Aim: Mannheimia haemolytica causes respiratory infection and mortality in sheep and goats, similar to the effects in cattle, which causes major economic damage. Regular vaccinations alongside good management practices remain…
View article: Spatial scale influences taxon conservation in the eukaryotic virome of a mosquito
Spatial scale influences taxon conservation in the eukaryotic virome of a mosquito Open
Our knowledge on the diversity of eukaryotic viruses has recently undergone a massive expansion. This diversity could influence host physiology through yet unknown phenomena of potential interest to the fields of health and food production…
View article: Serological and molecular prevalence study of bluetongue virus in small domestic ruminants in Morocco
Serological and molecular prevalence study of bluetongue virus in small domestic ruminants in Morocco Open
View article: Molecular characterization and pathogenicity of Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricpolum from goats in Morocco
Molecular characterization and pathogenicity of Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricpolum from goats in Morocco Open
Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum (Mcc) is an important etiological agent of contagious agalactia (CA). CA affects small ruminants and is characterized by inducing mastitis, arthritis, kerato-conjunctivitis and respiratory symptoms. …
View article: Global Seroprevalence of West Nile Virus in Horses of Morocco
Global Seroprevalence of West Nile Virus in Horses of Morocco Open
West Nile Fever (WNF) is a viral emerging mosquito-borne disease causing mortality and morbidity with varying severity (from mild fever to severe neuroinvasive disease) among human and animal populations in many parts of the world. The cur…
View article: Pathogenicity and Effects on Lymphoid Organs of Recent Moroccan Very Virulent Infectious Bursal Disease Virus in Broilers and SPF Chickens
Pathogenicity and Effects on Lymphoid Organs of Recent Moroccan Very Virulent Infectious Bursal Disease Virus in Broilers and SPF Chickens Open
The aim of the current study is to evaluate the pathogenicity of recent infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) (1/chicken/Morocco/IB19/2017) genetically characterized as vvIBDV belonging to genogroup 3.Two chicken lines, broiler and specifi…
View article: Seroprevalence of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) in the Northern Moroccan Horse Populations
Seroprevalence of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) in the Northern Moroccan Horse Populations Open
This study reports the first equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and equine herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4) seroprevalence investigation in horse populations of Morocco in 24 years. It also aims to determine antibody titers in horses vaccinated under field…
View article: Biological and molecular characterization of a sheep pathogen isolate of Mannheimia haemolytica and leukotoxin production kinetics
Biological and molecular characterization of a sheep pathogen isolate of Mannheimia haemolytica and leukotoxin production kinetics Open
Background and Aim: Mannheimia haemolytica (Mha) is a common agent of pneumonia in ruminants globally, causing economic losses by morbidity, mortality, and treatment costs. Infection by Mha is often associated with or promoted by respirato…
View article: Investigation of Post Vaccination Reactions of Two Live Attenuated Vaccines against Lumpy Skin Disease of Cattle
Investigation of Post Vaccination Reactions of Two Live Attenuated Vaccines against Lumpy Skin Disease of Cattle Open
Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) causes an economically important disease in cattle. The only method for successful control is early diagnosis and efficient vaccination. Adverse effects of vaccination such as local inflammation at the injec…
View article: Genome Sequence of <i>Mannheimia haemolytica</i> MHA.Sh.MOR19 Serotype 1, a Moroccan Sheep Isolate
Genome Sequence of <i>Mannheimia haemolytica</i> MHA.Sh.MOR19 Serotype 1, a Moroccan Sheep Isolate Open
Mannheimia haemolytica is the principle bacterial pathogen in ruminants associated with respiratory disease. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of the Mannheimia haemolytica MHA.Sh.MOR19 strain that was recently isolated in the nort…
View article: Capripoxvirus Infections in Ruminants: A Review
Capripoxvirus Infections in Ruminants: A Review Open
Lumpy skin disease, sheeppox, and goatpox are notifiable diseases of cattle, sheep, and goats, respectively, caused by viruses of the Capripoxvirus genus. They are responsible for both direct and indirect financial losses. These losses ari…
View article: Experimental infection of indigenous North African goats with goatpox virus
Experimental infection of indigenous North African goats with goatpox virus Open
View article: Les souches très virulentes du virus de la bursite infectieuse aviaire: Revue bibliographique et situation épidémiologique
Les souches très virulentes du virus de la bursite infectieuse aviaire: Revue bibliographique et situation épidémiologique Open
Cette revue se focalise sur le virus très virulent de la bursite infectieuse aviaire (vvIBDV). Ce virus est réparti dans le monde entier, causant des pertes économiques très considérable représentant une menace pour l'industrie de la volai…
View article: Experimental evaluation of the cross-protection between Sheeppox and bovine Lumpy skin vaccines
Experimental evaluation of the cross-protection between Sheeppox and bovine Lumpy skin vaccines Open
View article: Cystic echinococcosis in morocco: epidemiology, socio-economic impact and control
Cystic echinococcosis in morocco: epidemiology, socio-economic impact and control Open
View article: Identification of Eilat virus and prevalence of infection among Culex pipiens L. populations, Morocco, 2016
Identification of Eilat virus and prevalence of infection among Culex pipiens L. populations, Morocco, 2016 Open