Identification and phylogenetic analysis of bovine herpesvirus 4 isolated from aborted bovine foetuses in Türkiye.

Bovine herpesvirus 4 (BoHV-4) is responsible for reproductive disorders and abortions in cattle. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential role of BoHV-4 in abortions in dairy cows when the possible aetiological cause could not be determined in Türkiye. The study also provided the molecular characterization of BoHV-4 strains based on the gB gene.

Silent threat in honey bee colonies: infection dynamics and molecular epidemiological assessment of black queen cell virus in Turkey.

Viruses can have devastating effects and cause epidemics in honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies. Black queen cell virus (BQCV), which is one of the most common honey bee viruses, affects queen bee larvae and their pupae. This study provides information on the dynamics of BQCV infection in honey bees, using molecular diagnostics to investigate the effects of other pathogens and seasonal patterns that are considered relevant to the epidemiology of BQCV.

Serum Biochemistry of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus-Infected Cattle.

Lumpy skin disease is an economically important poxvirus disease of cattle. Vaccination is the main method of control but sporadic outbreaks have been reported in Turkey. This study was carried out to determine the changes in serum biochemical values of cattle naturally infected with lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV).