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Re: Use of polymerase chain reaction for the differentiation of Group A bovine rotavirus G6 , G8 , and G10 genotypes in the North Island of New Zealand

Authors: Moffat JR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 57, Issue 1, pp 68, Feb 2009
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Diagnostic procedures, Epidemiology, Genetics, Breed/breeding, Molecular biology/medicine, Viral, Disease/defect, Infectious disease
Article class: Correspondence

Abstract: In the paper by L Howe, H Sugiarto and RA Squires published in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal 56, 218–221, 2008, entitled, “Use of polymerase chain reaction for the differentiation of Group A bovine rotavirus G6, G8, and G10 genotypes in the North Island of New Zealand”, the authors concluded that “Currently, the rotavirus vaccine available in New Zealand contains only the G6 strain, and may not provide optimal protection for animals infected with G10 rotavirus. … This information may be of assistance in the development and optimisation of vaccines, and enhancement of effective control strategies.” I would like to challenge these conclusions… (continued)

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