Serological Investigation of Major Respiratory Viruses in Sheep in North Shewa, Ethiopia: Parainfluenza Virus, Bluetongue Virus, Maedi‐Visna Virus and Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus

Enyiew Alemnew Alamerew; Biruk Alemu; Yeshitla Wondifra; Tadiwos Asfaw; Fasil Aklilu; Firdawok Ayele; Chekol Demis; Derib Aydefruhim; Erdachew Yitagesu

doi:10.1002/vms3.70902

April 3, 2026Veterinary Medicine and ScienceOpen Access

Serological Investigation of Major Respiratory Viruses in Sheep in North Shewa, Ethiopia: Parainfluenza Virus, Bluetongue Virus, Maedi‐Visna Virus and Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus

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Key Points

The study aims to assess the seroprevalence of major respiratory viruses in sheep in North Shewa, Ethiopia.
Conducted serological testing for respiratory viruses in sheep.
Identified major viruses including parainfluenza virus, bluetongue virus, maedi-visna virus, and peste des petits ruminants virus.
Analyzed data to determine the prevalence rates of these viruses.
PI-3 was identified as the most seroprevalent respiratory virus in the sheep population.
Widespread circulation of other respiratory viruses was observed.
Findings indicate a significant disease burden in sheep, necessitating control measures.

Implication

Serological investigation reveals high respiratory virus circulation in sheep, indicating a need for control measures.

Abstract

These findings indicate widespread circulation of respiratory viruses, with PI-3 being the most seroprevalent. Integrated control measures, including enhanced surveillance, targeted vaccination and improved husbandry practices, are urgently needed to reduce the disease burden and support sustainable sheep farming in the region.

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Alamerew et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Serological Investigation of Major Respiratory Viruses in Sheep in North Shewa, Ethiopia: Parainfluenza Virus, Bluetongue Virus, Maedi‐Visna Virus and Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus

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Serological Investigation of Major Respiratory Viruses in Sheep in North Shewa, Ethiopia: Parainfluenza Virus, Bluetongue Virus, Maedi‐Visna Virus and Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus

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Abstract

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