Heterogenous within-herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 (EHDV-8) after massive virus circulation in cattle in France, 2023
Background and objectivesThe emergence of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus-8 (EHDV-8) in mainland France in 2023 led to thousands of clinical outbreaks in cattle herds and likely led to the natural immunization of a large number of animals. However, uncertainties persist regarding the extent of t...
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| author | Corinne Anthonioz Yann Abadie Elodie Reversat Annie Lafargue Manon Delalande Thierry Renaudineau Laurent Delobel Nathalie Verdeille David Ngwa-Mbot Kristel Gache Emmanuel Garin Fabien Corbiere |
| author_facet | Corinne Anthonioz Yann Abadie Elodie Reversat Annie Lafargue Manon Delalande Thierry Renaudineau Laurent Delobel Nathalie Verdeille David Ngwa-Mbot Kristel Gache Emmanuel Garin Fabien Corbiere |
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| description | Background and objectivesThe emergence of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus-8 (EHDV-8) in mainland France in 2023 led to thousands of clinical outbreaks in cattle herds and likely led to the natural immunization of a large number of animals. However, uncertainties persist regarding the extent of this immunity, both within herds and across affected regions. This study therefore aimed at investigating the variability of within-herd seroprevalence in clinically affected and non-affected herds across geographical areas with differing levels of disease incidence.MethodologyA study was launched in February 2024 to assess the variability of within-herd seroprevalence in three geographical areas with varying EHDV-8 clinical incidence. A total of 2,763 serums samples from cattle over 24 months in 30 herds with clinical outbreaks and 31 herds without reported clinical case were analyzed using a commercial competitive ELISA.ResultsA strong south–north seroprevalence gradient was observed, with the highest animal-level seroprevalence evidenced in the southernmost zone (Pyrenean Piémont) (82.6%, CI 95%: 81.1–83.9), which also experienced the highest incidence of clinical outbreaks. In contrast, significantly lower seroprevalence levels were found in the more northern areas: (zone 2: 11.6, 95% CI: 10.7–12.7; zone 3: 0.3, 95% CI: 0.1–1.1), where clinical outbreaks were less frequent. The within-herd seroprevalence varied widely among herds but was significantly higher in those located in the southernmost zone, compared to other areas. Within each zone, no significant differences in seroprevalence were observed between clinical outbreak herds and non-outbreak herds.DiscussionThis study highlights significant geographic and between herd variability in seroprevalence against EHDV-8 after the major virus circulation experienced in 2023, and provides critical insights into regional risks and the potential impact of future EHDV-8 circulation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-caf6c8f0498049a7b09e4c22b2b1e04c2025-08-20T02:31:16ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Veterinary Science2297-17692025-05-011210.3389/fvets.2025.15628831562883Heterogenous within-herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 (EHDV-8) after massive virus circulation in cattle in France, 2023Corinne Anthonioz0Yann Abadie1Elodie Reversat2Annie Lafargue3Manon Delalande4Thierry Renaudineau5Laurent Delobel6Nathalie Verdeille7David Ngwa-Mbot8Kristel Gache9Emmanuel Garin10Fabien Corbiere11Groupement de Défense Sanitaire (Animal Health Farmers' Organization) du Tarn et Garonne, Montauban, FranceGroupement de Défense Sanitaire (Animal Health Farmers' Organization) des Hautes-Pyrénées, Tarbes, FranceGroupement de Défense Sanitaire (Animal Health Farmers' Organization) de l’Ariège, Foix, FranceGroupement de Défense Sanitaire (Animal Health Farmers' Organization) du Lot-et-Garonne, Agen, FranceGroupement de Défense Sanitaire (Animal Health Farmers' Organization) des Deux-Sèvres, Vouillé, FranceGroupement de Défense Sanitaire (Animal Health Farmers' Organization) de la Vendée, La Roche sur Yon, FranceGroupement de Défense Sanitaire (Animal Health Farmers' Organization) de la Loire-Atlantique, Nantes, FranceGroupement de Défense Sanitaire (Animal Health Farmers' Organization) du Tarn, Albi, FranceGDS France (National Animal Health Farmers’ Organization), Paris, FranceGDS France (National Animal Health Farmers’ Organization), Paris, FranceGDS France (National Animal Health Farmers’ Organization), Paris, France0UMR INRAE-ENVT 1225 IHAP, Toulouse, FranceBackground and objectivesThe emergence of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus-8 (EHDV-8) in mainland France in 2023 led to thousands of clinical outbreaks in cattle herds and likely led to the natural immunization of a large number of animals. However, uncertainties persist regarding the extent of this immunity, both within herds and across affected regions. This study therefore aimed at investigating the variability of within-herd seroprevalence in clinically affected and non-affected herds across geographical areas with differing levels of disease incidence.MethodologyA study was launched in February 2024 to assess the variability of within-herd seroprevalence in three geographical areas with varying EHDV-8 clinical incidence. A total of 2,763 serums samples from cattle over 24 months in 30 herds with clinical outbreaks and 31 herds without reported clinical case were analyzed using a commercial competitive ELISA.ResultsA strong south–north seroprevalence gradient was observed, with the highest animal-level seroprevalence evidenced in the southernmost zone (Pyrenean Piémont) (82.6%, CI 95%: 81.1–83.9), which also experienced the highest incidence of clinical outbreaks. In contrast, significantly lower seroprevalence levels were found in the more northern areas: (zone 2: 11.6, 95% CI: 10.7–12.7; zone 3: 0.3, 95% CI: 0.1–1.1), where clinical outbreaks were less frequent. The within-herd seroprevalence varied widely among herds but was significantly higher in those located in the southernmost zone, compared to other areas. Within each zone, no significant differences in seroprevalence were observed between clinical outbreak herds and non-outbreak herds.DiscussionThis study highlights significant geographic and between herd variability in seroprevalence against EHDV-8 after the major virus circulation experienced in 2023, and provides critical insights into regional risks and the potential impact of future EHDV-8 circulation.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1562883/fullcattleepizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8epidemiologyseroprevalenceimmunityEHDV-8 |
| spellingShingle | Corinne Anthonioz Yann Abadie Elodie Reversat Annie Lafargue Manon Delalande Thierry Renaudineau Laurent Delobel Nathalie Verdeille David Ngwa-Mbot Kristel Gache Emmanuel Garin Fabien Corbiere Heterogenous within-herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 (EHDV-8) after massive virus circulation in cattle in France, 2023 Frontiers in Veterinary Science cattle epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 epidemiology seroprevalence immunity EHDV-8 |
| title | Heterogenous within-herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 (EHDV-8) after massive virus circulation in cattle in France, 2023 |
| title_full | Heterogenous within-herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 (EHDV-8) after massive virus circulation in cattle in France, 2023 |
| title_fullStr | Heterogenous within-herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 (EHDV-8) after massive virus circulation in cattle in France, 2023 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Heterogenous within-herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 (EHDV-8) after massive virus circulation in cattle in France, 2023 |
| title_short | Heterogenous within-herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 (EHDV-8) after massive virus circulation in cattle in France, 2023 |
| title_sort | heterogenous within herd seroprevalence against epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 ehdv 8 after massive virus circulation in cattle in france 2023 |
| topic | cattle epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 8 epidemiology seroprevalence immunity EHDV-8 |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1562883/full |
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