Isolation of rotavirus from calves, foals, dogs and cats in New Zealand

Authors: Holdaway D, Todd BA, Schroeder BA, Kalmakoff J
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 31, Issue 7, pp 114-116, Jul 1983
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Cattle, Companion animal, Dog, Horse, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Bacterial, Diagnostic procedures, Inflammation, Disease/defect, Public health, Viral, Infectious disease, Zoonosis
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: The incidence of rotaviruses in calves, foals, dogs and cats in the Dunedin urban and rural areas was investigated using electron microscopy and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Of the 283 faecal specimens examined, 26% were positive for rotavirus. Comparison of the genetic electropherotypes was made by separating the viral dsRNA segments using polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It is possible that rotavirus infection is a zoonotic disease.

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