Abstract

Feline calicivirus (FCV) could be isolated from four cats (2.6%) and feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV) from none of 152 clinically healthy cats from 22 Swedish breeding catteries. These cats had all previously shown signs of respiratory tract disease or conjunctivitis, although several years ago. The results suggest that carriers of FCV and FHV were uncommon in Swedish breeding catteries studied. Prevalence rates in other European countries and North America are usually higher, especially of FCV. The lower prevalence rates in our study might be explained by test group selection, differences in factors such as management, environment, or genetic constitution of the cats, or by sample handling. It was concluded that the presence of an FCV shedder in the cattery does not mean that all cats in the group are infected, but special measures are recommended to avoid infection of susceptible cats. (C) 2005 ESFM and AAFP. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Published in

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
2005, Volume: 7, number: 6, pages: 325-331
Publisher: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD

UKÄ Subject classification

Clinical Science


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfms.2005.03.002

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/90164