Serological evaluation of virus exposure in Beira antelopes (Dorcatragus megalotis) and Speke's gazelles. (Gazella spekei) at Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP), Qatar

摘要

A retrospective evaluation of data on antibodies to respiratory viruses in Beira antelopes was\udconducted due to the occurrence of chronic “Fibrinous Pleuropneumonia Syndrome” (FPPS) in\udBeira antelopes at Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation, to detect an indication for a virological problem\udcontributing to the susceptibility of Beiras to infection with Mycoplasma spp. Data on Speke’s\udgazelles at AWWP were evaluated for comparison. From the 5 tested respiratory viruses BHV-1,\udBVD, ADENO-3, PI-3 and BRSV, significant antibody titres were only found for BRSV and PI-3.\udSpeke‘s gazelles were found to have higher antibody titres for both viruses than the Beira\udantelope, with respiratory signs noted in accordance with virological findings In Beira, the often\udfatal respiratory syndrome appears unlikely to be related to any of these viruses.