Phylogenetic analysis of a 2024 Sheeppox virus isolate from the Almaty region of Kazakhstan and investigation of its pathogenicity in merino sheep

IntroductionSheeppox virus (SPPV) is a significant pathogen that affects small ruminants and causes substantial economic losses. It is essential to perform detailed molecular and pathogenic characterization of field isolates to control the disease and develop prevention strategies.MethodsThe SPPV is...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Main Authors:	Moldir Azanbekova, Muratbay Mambetaliyev, Aisulu Valiyeva, Nurlan Kozhabergenov, Nurbek Aldayarov, Sanat Kilibayev, Bekbolat Usserbayev, Moldir Tuyskanova, Balziya Kadyrova, Balzhan Myrzakhmetova, Lespek Kutumbetov, Olga Chervyakova, Sergazy Nurabayev, Maxat Berdikulov, Aslan Kerimbayev, Aralbek Rsaliyev, Yergali Abduraimov, Kuandyk Zhugunissov
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Sheeppox sequencing phylogenetic analysis virus pathogenicity pathological examination
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1623187/full