Description of a novel viral tool to identify and quantify ovine faecal pollution in the environment

Key Points

• Ovine faecal pollution quantification shows improved detection accuracy using the novel viral tool, enhancing environmental monitoring.
• The novel tool enabled identification of viral pathogens within contaminated samples, suggesting a more comprehensive environmental assessment.
• Analysis demonstrated a significant increase in pathogen detection rates in areas with known faecal pollution sources, emphasizing its effectiveness.
• This tool supports environmental management efforts by providing crucial data for addressing pollution from livestock.