Schmallenberg virus neutralising antibody responses in sheep.

Scott JonesLaura EdenHeather McKayNicola Bollard Stephen P Dunham Peers Davies Rachael Eugenie Tarlinton

Published in: BMC veterinary research (2019)

This data suggests that SBV circulated for a minimum period of 5 weeks in September to October 2016 in central England. Ewes previously exposed to virus showed an enhanced antibody response compared to naïve animals. Pre-existing antibody titre did not prevent re-infection in at least one animal, implying immunity to SBV upon natural exposure may not be life-long. In addition, data suggests that immunity provided by killed adjuvanted SBV vaccines only provides short term protection (< 8 months) from virus.

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