A novel kirkovirus may be associated with equine gastrointestinal disease
We identified a novel equine kirkovirus that is associated with outbreaks of enterocolitis and small colon impactions. It is rarely identified in clinically normal populations. Further study must be performed to determine if the virus infects equine tissues and/or causes disease.
Authors
- Breanna Sheahan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3785-5830)
- Andrew G. Clark (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7159-8511)
- Ben M. Hause
- Lillian M. B. Haywood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8284-7472)
Institutions
- North Carolina State University (US)
- Minnesota West Community & Technical College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Equine Veterinary Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70121
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.19