A bovine herpesvirus was isolated in testis cells and identified as bovine herpesvirus type 5 (BoHV-5) by polymerase chain reaction and by direct amplicon sequencing.
The amplicon sequence shared 100% similarity with the published sequence of BoHV-5.
This is the first report in Australia of BoHV-5 in semen. The implications of this finding are discussed.
Source: IS Diallo, GR Hewitson, J Hoad, S Turner, BG Corney and BJ Rodwell (2010):
Isolation of bovine herpesvirus type 5 from the semen of a healthy bull in Australia. In: Australian Veterinary Journal
Volume 88 Issue 3, Pages 93 - 95
Published Online: 16 Feb 2010
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