Serological survey of encephalomyocarditis virus infection in swine in Hebei Province / 中国人兽共患病学报

ABSTRACT

In order to survey the prevalence of encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) infection in pigs in Hebei Province from 2006 to 2008,a total of 1306 swine serum from 31 farms in 10 regions in Hebei were tested for antibodies against EMCV nonstructural protein 2C by ELISA.Positive rates of antibodies in different regions and different age groups were analyzed.The results showed that antibodies against EMCV 2C were found in 176 out of 1306 serum samples collected from Hebei Province and the total positive rate was 13.48%.Seroprevalence of EMCV infection appeared in six out of ten surveyed regions and the highest positive rate was 26%.There was significant difference of seroprevalence in EMCV infection between breeder sows and other swine species.This survey indicated that EMCV infection has occurred in pig farms in most regions of Hebei Province and EMCV-carried breeder sows were one of the crucial causes for EMCV infection and prevalence.