Journal article
Molecular characterisation of Theileria orientalis in imported and native bovines from Pakistan
H Gebrekidan, T Abbas, M Wajid, A Ali, RB Gasser, A Jabbar
Infection Genetics and Evolution | ELSEVIER | Published : 2017
Abstract
The epidemiological aspects of Theileria orientalis in Pakistan are unknown; therefore, investigations using sensitive and precise molecular techniques are required. This study reports the first molecular characterisation of T. orientalis detected from imported (Bos taurus) and native cattle (Bos indicus × Bos taurus) and buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) selected from four districts of Punjab, Pakistan. DNA samples from blood (n = 246) were extracted and tested using conventional PCR utilising the major piroplasm surface protein (MPSP) gene and multiplexed tandem PCR (MT-PCR). Theileria orientalis DNA was detected (15%; 22/147) only in imported cattle by conventional PCR, whereas 24.5% (36/147), ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This project was supported by Collaborative Research and Early Career Researchers grants (the University of Melbourne) (A.J.). H.G. is a grateful recipient of the Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) and Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarships (MIFRS) through The University of Melbourne. The dairy farmers' collaborations are appreciated.