Molecular and Serological Investigation of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Type 4 (EHV-4) in Horses In Ibagué, Tolima

EHV-1 is one of the most prevalent viral pathogens in horses; however, its prevalence is not well defined by cross-reactions of serological tests. Thus, this study aims to determine EHV-1/-4 prevalence in Colombian creole horses from Ibagué, Tolima, using molecular techniques, as well as to determin...

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Main Authors: Julieth Michel Petano-Duque, Edwin Urueña-Martinez, Laura Liliana Cabezas-Callejas, Jorge Perilla-Amaya, Valentina Rueda-García, Iang Schroniltgen Rondón-Barragán, Ricaurte Lopera-Vásquez
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/vmi/1661949
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author Julieth Michel Petano-Duque
Edwin Urueña-Martinez
Laura Liliana Cabezas-Callejas
Jorge Perilla-Amaya
Valentina Rueda-García
Iang Schroniltgen Rondón-Barragán
Ricaurte Lopera-Vásquez
author_facet Julieth Michel Petano-Duque
Edwin Urueña-Martinez
Laura Liliana Cabezas-Callejas
Jorge Perilla-Amaya
Valentina Rueda-García
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Ricaurte Lopera-Vásquez
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description EHV-1 is one of the most prevalent viral pathogens in horses; however, its prevalence is not well defined by cross-reactions of serological tests. Thus, this study aims to determine EHV-1/-4 prevalence in Colombian creole horses from Ibagué, Tolima, using molecular techniques, as well as to determine possible risk factors associated with viral infection. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 110 equines blood, serum, and semen samples from Ibagué, Tolima. Antibodies against EHV-1/-4 were determined through indirect ELISA. EHV-1 was detected by amplifying the glycoprotein H gene through heminested PCR, and risk factors were calculated with chi-square, odds ratio, and fisher test. EHV-1/-4 antibodies were found in 11.8% of the horses. Moreover, the presence of EHV-1 and EHV-4 was determined in blood, serum, and semen of healthy clinical equines, with a prevalence infection in horses of 43.36% for EHV-1 and 2.7% for EHV-4. Sex, age, births number, abortions, natural breeding, and artificial insemination did not show significance as risk factors. This study determined a high prevalence of EHV-1 and low prevalence of EHV-4 in horses from Ibagué, Tolima. Furthermore, the possibility of finding the infectious agent in blood, serum, and semen was demonstrated. We recommend the use of blood and serum samples for virus detection and the development of new studies to assess EHV-1 infection feasibility in venereal transmissions.
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spelling doaj-art-7727f481ce6b447680defc09fc349bc92025-02-06T00:00:05ZengWileyVeterinary Medicine International2042-00482025-01-01202510.1155/vmi/1661949Molecular and Serological Investigation of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Type 4 (EHV-4) in Horses In Ibagué, TolimaJulieth Michel Petano-Duque0Edwin Urueña-Martinez1Laura Liliana Cabezas-Callejas2Jorge Perilla-Amaya3Valentina Rueda-García4Iang Schroniltgen Rondón-Barragán5Ricaurte Lopera-Vásquez6Research Group in Immunobiology and PathogenesisFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and ZootechnicsFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and ZootechnicsResearch Group in Immunobiology and PathogenesisResearch Group in Immunobiology and PathogenesisResearch Group in Immunobiology and PathogenesisFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and ZootechnicsEHV-1 is one of the most prevalent viral pathogens in horses; however, its prevalence is not well defined by cross-reactions of serological tests. Thus, this study aims to determine EHV-1/-4 prevalence in Colombian creole horses from Ibagué, Tolima, using molecular techniques, as well as to determine possible risk factors associated with viral infection. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 110 equines blood, serum, and semen samples from Ibagué, Tolima. Antibodies against EHV-1/-4 were determined through indirect ELISA. EHV-1 was detected by amplifying the glycoprotein H gene through heminested PCR, and risk factors were calculated with chi-square, odds ratio, and fisher test. EHV-1/-4 antibodies were found in 11.8% of the horses. Moreover, the presence of EHV-1 and EHV-4 was determined in blood, serum, and semen of healthy clinical equines, with a prevalence infection in horses of 43.36% for EHV-1 and 2.7% for EHV-4. Sex, age, births number, abortions, natural breeding, and artificial insemination did not show significance as risk factors. This study determined a high prevalence of EHV-1 and low prevalence of EHV-4 in horses from Ibagué, Tolima. Furthermore, the possibility of finding the infectious agent in blood, serum, and semen was demonstrated. We recommend the use of blood and serum samples for virus detection and the development of new studies to assess EHV-1 infection feasibility in venereal transmissions.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/vmi/1661949
spellingShingle Julieth Michel Petano-Duque
Edwin Urueña-Martinez
Laura Liliana Cabezas-Callejas
Jorge Perilla-Amaya
Valentina Rueda-García
Iang Schroniltgen Rondón-Barragán
Ricaurte Lopera-Vásquez
Molecular and Serological Investigation of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Type 4 (EHV-4) in Horses In Ibagué, Tolima
Veterinary Medicine International
title Molecular and Serological Investigation of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Type 4 (EHV-4) in Horses In Ibagué, Tolima
title_full Molecular and Serological Investigation of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Type 4 (EHV-4) in Horses In Ibagué, Tolima
title_fullStr Molecular and Serological Investigation of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Type 4 (EHV-4) in Horses In Ibagué, Tolima
title_full_unstemmed Molecular and Serological Investigation of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Type 4 (EHV-4) in Horses In Ibagué, Tolima
title_short Molecular and Serological Investigation of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Type 4 (EHV-4) in Horses In Ibagué, Tolima
title_sort molecular and serological investigation of equine herpesvirus type 1 ehv 1 and type 4 ehv 4 in horses in ibague tolima
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