serological detection of srmv, bvdv, bhv-1and befv in camels (camelus dromedarius) in southwest iran

Background: small ruminant morbillivirus (srmv), bovine viral diarrhea virus (bvdv), bovine herpes virus-1 (bhv-1), and bovine ephemeral fever virus (befv) are among the most important viruses of farm animals. objectives: this study aimed at the serological detection of srmv, bvdv, bhv-1, and befv in the camel population of khuzestan province, located in southwest iran. methods: a total of 150 camel blood samples were randomly collected from free-ranging, seemingly healthy camels of both sexes and various ages in 8 different regions of khuzestan province, iran. the sera were tested for srmv, bvdv, bhv-1, and befv with serum neutralization test. results: the seropositive samples for srmv, bvdv, and bhv-1 were 1(0.67%), 7(4.67%), and 11(7.33%), respectively. there was no seroconversion against befv in the serum samples. conclusion: the camel population of khuzestan province is subclinically infected with srmv, bvdv, and bhv-1 and could play a significant role in the epizootiology of these viral diseases in this region, which is very important for the control and eradication programs.