Alphaherpesviruses, as large double-stranded DNA viruses, were long considered to be
genetically stable and to exist in a homogeneous state. Recently, the proliferation of high …

Enthusiasm for research describing microbial communities using next‐generation
sequencing (NGS) has outpaced efforts to standardize methodology. Without consistency in …

Abstract Background Equid alphaherpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) is a global viral pathogen of
domestic equids which causes reproductive, respiratory and neurological disease. Few …

Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is endemic in captive cheetahs and sporadically causes
devastating disease. Modified live vaccines (MLV), intended for use in domestic cats, are …

Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) commonly causes ocular surface disease in cats and is
treated with antiviral medications targeting viral DNA polymerase (UL30/42). Herein, we …

Canid alphaherpesvirus 1 (CHV-1) is a widespread pathogen of dogs with multiple
associated clinical signs. There has been limited prior investigation into the genomics and …

Background Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is a life threatening highly contagious virus in
cats and typically causes upper respiratory tract infections as well as conjunctival and …

Abstract Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is a widespread cause of respiratory and ocular
disease in domestic cats. A spectrum of disease severity is observed in host animals, but …

Infectious ocular surface disease (IOSD) is a common problem in shelter‐housed domestic
cats and has a widespread negative impact on animal welfare. While the common …

Background Bovine ephemeral fever (BEF) is a re-emerging disease caused by bovine
ephemeral fever virus (BEFV). Although it poses a huge economic threat to the livestock …