Key result
Intensively managed wild boar populations had a significantly higher prevalence of medium to high PCV2 antibody titres compared to wild boars living in more natural, open situations (P < 0.001).
Cross-Sectional (n=678)
Yes
p-value: p=<0.001
PCV2 infection is highly prevalent in European wild boars, particularly in intensively managed populations, suggesting a potential role in piglet mortality.
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Indicates PCV2 in wild boars; leaves open wildlife reservoir role for domestic swine.
Vicente et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) infection (n=678). Intensive wildlife management (fencing, artificial feeding, translocations) vs. Open, natural management conditions was evaluated on Prevalence of medium to high PCV2 serological titres (p=<0.001). Intensively managed wild boar populations had a significantly higher prevalence of medium to high PCV2 antibody titres compared to wild boars living in more natural, open situations (P < 0.001).
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