Post by Nadica (She/Her) on Aug 3, 2024 21:42:58 GMT
Susceptibility of livestock to SARS-CoV-2 infection - Published Nov 22, 2021
ABSTRACT
We report pilot studies to evaluate the susceptibility of common domestic livestock (cattle, sheep, goat, alpaca, rabbit, and horse) to intranasal infection with SARS-CoV-2. None of the infected animals shed infectious virus via nasal, oral, or faecal routes, although viral RNA was detected in several animals. Further, neutralizing antibody titres were low or non-existent one month following infection. These results suggest that domestic livestock are unlikely to contribute to SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology.
KEYWORDS: SARS-CoV-2, livestock, cattle, sheep, goat, alpaca, rabbit, horse
ABSTRACT
We report pilot studies to evaluate the susceptibility of common domestic livestock (cattle, sheep, goat, alpaca, rabbit, and horse) to intranasal infection with SARS-CoV-2. None of the infected animals shed infectious virus via nasal, oral, or faecal routes, although viral RNA was detected in several animals. Further, neutralizing antibody titres were low or non-existent one month following infection. These results suggest that domestic livestock are unlikely to contribute to SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology.
KEYWORDS: SARS-CoV-2, livestock, cattle, sheep, goat, alpaca, rabbit, horse