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A virtual biobank for companion animals: A parvovirus pilot study.
Vet Rec
September 2021
Institute of Infection Veterinary and Ecological SciencesUniversity of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston, Wirral, UK.
Article Synopsis
- The study addressed the lack of national data on infectious diseases in pets by connecting diagnostic labs with population surveillance and modern sequencing techniques.
- Samples of canine and feline parvovirus were collected from a national veterinary lab and analyzed, providing valuable insights into the distribution of parvovirus strains in the UK.
- This collaboration led to the creation of a 'National Virtual Biobank' that can efficiently gather epidemiological data to benefit both animal and human health.