Capripoxviruses: Exploring the genetic relatedness between field and vaccine strains from Egypt

Background and Aim: Lumpy skin disease (LSD) and sheep pox are economically important Capripoxvirus-induced diseases of cattle and sheep, respectively. Despite the extensive vaccination program adopted by Egyptian veterinary authorities, LSD and sheep pox are still prevalent and spread throughout th...

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Main Authors: Sherin Reda Rouby, Abdel-Hamid Bazid, Momtaz Wasfy, Magdy El-Sayed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2019-12-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.12/December-2019/6.pdf