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frequency of animals with BoHV antibodies around the country. This<br />

virus has also been isolated from young <strong>and</strong> adult animals with<br />

different clinical signs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the<br />

prevalence <strong>and</strong> risk factors involved with BoHV-1 infection in<br />

unvaccinated adult females of herds from Paraná state. The sampling<br />

was carried out in two stages. Firstly, the primary units were defined<br />

by an aleatory selection of a pre-established number of herds. In<br />

addition, from the primary units, in an aleatory way, it was sampled a<br />

pre-established number of animals (secondary units), representing the<br />

sanitary state of the herd (Herdacc ® version 3 software, University of<br />

Guelph). The calculation of the number of herds was determined by<br />

the degree of confidence of the result (5%), by the level of precision,<br />

<strong>and</strong> for the value of the expected prevalence (50%). Blood samples<br />

were collected from 14.083 females up to 24 months from 2018<br />

unvaccinated herds. Serum samples were tested for antibodies against<br />

BoHV-1 by using an indirect ELISA. The epidemiological<br />

questionnaire was applied to all the selected farms. One thous<strong>and</strong><br />

four hundred <strong>and</strong> eighty one out of the 2.018 herds were positive for<br />

BoHV-1, representing a positive herds prevalence of 71.3% [69.3-<br />

73.3%]. Herds of beef cattle (OR= 1.58; IC: 1.12-2.23), natural<br />

service (OR=1.48; IC: 1.02-2.14), purchase animals (OR=1.90; IC:<br />

1.52-2.37), the rent of pasture (OR=2.24; IC: 1.51-3.33), existence of<br />

calving pens (OR=1.56; IC: 1.20-2.03) <strong>and</strong> history of abortion in the<br />

last 12 months (OR=1,45; IC: 1.08-1.95) were identified as risk<br />

factors for BoHV-1 infection in the multivariate logistic regression.<br />

These results indicate that BoHV-1 infection is widespread in the<br />

Paraná state <strong>and</strong> that factors related to herd characteristics <strong>and</strong><br />

management are associated with the infection.<br />

Brazil Financial support: CNPq, CAPES, FINEP <strong>and</strong> FAP/PR<br />

Key words: BoHV-1, epidemiology<br />

243 Bovine Herpesviruses in Argentina: Present <strong>and</strong> Future<br />

S. Romera 1 , M. Vena 2 , A. Sadir 1<br />

1 Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria-INTA, Instituto de<br />

Virología, Buenos Aires, Argentina<br />

2 Biogenesis Bago S.A., Reserch & Development, Garin, Argentina<br />

Both BoHV-1 <strong>and</strong> BoHV-5 co-circulate in Argentina. Field strains<br />

of BoHV-1 <strong>and</strong> BoHV-5 were isolated from dairy <strong>and</strong> beef cattle<br />

herds. This fact may complicate future BoHV-1 control<br />

programs. BoHV-1 causes infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)<br />

<strong>and</strong> is reported around the world. BoHV-5 is a neurovirulent virus<br />

that causes fatal meningoencephalitis in young cattle, <strong>and</strong> is<br />

commonly reported in South American countries but only<br />

sporadically in other continents. The seroprevalence of BoHV-1 in<br />

Argentina ranges from 25% to 85%, serological results have been<br />

obtained by seroneutralization assays. Cross-reaction response<br />

between BoHV-1 <strong>and</strong> BoHV-5 was reported, then the true<br />

prevalence of BoHV-1 <strong>and</strong> BoHV-5 remains unclear. From 1981 up<br />

to now, fatal cases of neurological disease in calves associated with<br />

BoHV infection have been reported in the central region of<br />

Argentina. Up to now, BoHV-5 Argentinian field isolates were<br />

characterized by clinical presentation <strong>and</strong> restriction endonuclease<br />

analysis (REA) performed on virus isolation. Vaccination is a<br />

common strategy of control. In Argentina the vaccination against<br />

BoHV-1 is not m<strong>and</strong>atory <strong>and</strong> only inactivated vaccines are<br />

accepted. Although a control <strong>and</strong> eradication program has not yet<br />

been implemented, INTA’s Virology Institute has developed a<br />

marker vaccine to be used in future control programs. The<br />

development consisted of a gE deleted strain of BoHV-1, which was<br />

obtained by removing the complete ORF of the gene encoding<br />

glycoprotein E. Bovines were vaccinated with single <strong>and</strong> combined<br />

inactivated versions <strong>and</strong> live attenuated version along with bovines<br />

vaccinated with a commercial vaccine with wildtype BoHV-1. The<br />

marker vaccine induced serum <strong>and</strong> mucosal antibodies <strong>and</strong> allowed<br />

the differentiation between infected <strong>and</strong> vaccinated animals. In all<br />

the cases, vaccinated groups were protected against challenge with<br />

wt Los Angeles strain. On the other h<strong>and</strong> animals vaccinated with<br />

BoHV-1 gE- <strong>and</strong> challenged with BoHV-5 Argentinian strain<br />

(A663) were protected. Safety <strong>and</strong> Efficacy tests were satisfactory<br />

for both inactivated <strong>and</strong> attenuated live vaccines. In addition<br />

discriminating infected from vaccinated animals was possible by<br />

means of a commercial gE- ELISA test. It is concluded that INTA’s<br />

gE- marker vaccine is a safe <strong>and</strong> potent immunogen against BoHV-1<br />

<strong>and</strong> potencially against BoHV-5 <strong>and</strong> may be a useful tool for<br />

eradication programs in bovine herds.<br />

324 XXV. Jubilee World Buiatrics Congress 2008<br />

Key words: BoHV-1; BoHV-5, IBR, meningoencephalitis, marker<br />

vaccine<br />

244 IBR in France: from Voluntary Holding Certification to<br />

Eradication<br />

H. Petit<br />

FNGDS, PARIS, France<br />

In 1996, was created in France the “Association for Animal Health<br />

Certification” (ACERSA), in order to provide official certification to<br />

voluntary holdings, regarding diseases that are not under national<br />

regulations. The actual disease it was created for was IBR, mainly<br />

for export reasons. Members of ACERSA are breeders - represented<br />

by the GDS (animal health groups) -, veterinary surgeons<br />

associations <strong>and</strong> others such as laboratories, etc. The association is<br />

quality based <strong>and</strong> officially recognised by the French authorities.As<br />

for IBR, the main holding qualification is “IBR free”, based on<br />

regular testing of animals within the herd (either on bulk tank milk or<br />

blood serum), in association with adequate biosecurity measures<br />

regarding animals purchased, herds gatherings, etc. Since 1997, the<br />

number of “IBR free” holdings regularly progressed up to more than<br />

50 % in 2007.In addition to this certification system, the GDS<br />

national federation decided in 2004 to apply to the French authorities<br />

for a national regulation, in order to make IBR control compulsory.<br />

In November 2006, a law was adopted, specifying that all cattle<br />

holdings in France should be controlled at least once a year (using<br />

either milk or blood testing). All cattle purchased also have to be<br />

tested, <strong>and</strong> any positive animal has to be vaccinated within 2 months<br />

with proper life long boosters.This regulation enhanced to calculate<br />

national herd prevalence in 2007: 11 %. This proves that over 10<br />

years certification allowed a considerable improvement of the<br />

epidemiological situation of IBR in France: back to the 90’s,<br />

regional herd prevalence between 40 <strong>and</strong> 60 % (or even more) was<br />

not rare! But there are still important differences between regions,<br />

some like Brittany now being nearly free, whilst in other areas<br />

prevalence rates between 25 <strong>and</strong> 50 % still can be found. Generally<br />

speaking, regions with important dairy production show better<br />

situations than predominant beef production areas. On average, less<br />

than 2 % of the French cattle are vaccinated against IBR.Regarding<br />

E.U. regulations, France now plans to apply for inscription to annex<br />

I of decision 2004/558/CE, in order to obtain additional guarantees<br />

against IBR, <strong>and</strong> have its “free holding” status recognised by the<br />

European authorities. These measures, in addition to the fully<br />

operational French national system, should allow fulfilling the GDS<br />

medium term objective: BHV1 eradication.<br />

245 An Update on IBR Control in Italy<br />

S. Cavirani<br />

University of Parma, Animal Health, Parma, Italy<br />

BoHV-1 infection is widespread among cattle reared in Italy.<br />

Serological data on 1,650 dairy herds located in different Italian<br />

areas showed a seroprevalence to BoHV-1 of 46%. Diagnostic<br />

activity on 225 respiratory disease outbreaks occurring in dairy<br />

cattle in the period 2003-2007 demonstrated the involvement of<br />

BoHV-1 in 12% of the cases. On the basis of the clinical score, the<br />

most severe IBR outbreaks have been observed during the summer<br />

season. Despite a wide consciousness regarding the losses caused by<br />

BoHV-1 infection, only some areas of Italy are involved in official<br />

eradication programs. In particular, the province of Bolzano is<br />

officially free; compulsory eradication programs are in progress in<br />

the provinces of Trento, Belluno <strong>and</strong> in the Friuli region; voluntary<br />

eradication programs involve Lombardia, Veneto, Piemonte <strong>and</strong><br />

Lazio regions. The main points of the eradication programs are: only<br />

dairy herds involved; certification of “free herd” status; use of<br />

marker vaccine only; herd monitoring (gE antibody detection on<br />

serum samples or bulk milk); gE positive animals sold out of the<br />

region. The use of vaccine is promoted by authorities independently<br />

form the herd status. At present the epidemiological role of beef<br />

cattle <strong>and</strong> buffaloes herds is of concern. Data regarding the<br />

vaccination procedure to IBR in Italy has been collected by a<br />

questionnaire carried out on 6,450 dairy herds during the period<br />

2002-2007. Overall vaccination involved 48% of the herds. In the<br />

areas without eradication program, traditional combined vaccines<br />

are widely applied. However, the trend shows an increase of marker

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