Molecular characterization and phylogenetic study of peste des petits ruminants viruses from North central States of Nigeria

Peste des petits ruminants is an endemic disease of sheep and goats in Nigeria and vaccination has been the method of control but sporadic outbreaks have been reported. This study was carried out to characterize PPR viruses from outbreaks in 2007 and 2009 from Kaduna and Plateau States.

Original Source

Publication Date: 
04/07/2011
Pam D Luka, Joseph Erume, Frank N Mwiine
BMC Veterinary Research
7
32
1-7
Attachment(s): 
peste des petits ruminants viruses Nigeria.pdf
Tags:
Animal Diseases, Sheep, Goats, Nigeria, Africa, Viral Diseases, Livestock