Advances in Small Ruminant Lentivirus Research: New Diagnostics, Emerging Trends, and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 682
Special Issue Editor
Interests: small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLV); Maedi-Visna (MVV); caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV); diagnosis; epidemiology; host–virus interactions
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Dear Colleagues,
Small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLVs), including Maedi-Visna Virus (MVV) and caprine arthritis-encephalitis virus (CAEV), are persistent pathogens affecting sheep, goats, and wild ruminants. These viruses lead to systemic diseases impacting the lungs, mammary glands, synovial joints, and central nervous system, resulting in significant economic losses. Despite the absence of vaccines or treatments, recent advancements in molecular diagnostics and the understanding of virus–host interactions offer promising new avenues for managing these infections.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest innovations in SRLV research, focusing on cutting-edge diagnostic tools, emerging insights into virus biology, and strategies for prevention and control. We encourage contributions that push the boundaries of current knowledge, including novel epidemiological findings, advanced diagnostic methods, and potential therapeutic approaches. Submissions may address topics such as SRLV epidemiology, pathogenesis, immune response, virulence factors, and future perspectives on disease management.
Dr. Monika Olech
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- small ruminant lentiviruses
- SRLV
- MVV
- CAEV
- sheep
- goats
- wild ruminants
- diagnosis
- management strategies
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