Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
History of bluetongue research at Onderstepoort.
- Journal:
- The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary research
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Verwoerd, D W
- Affiliation:
- Faculty of Veterinary Science
Plain-English summary
This research discusses bluetongue, a disease that affects ruminants like sheep and has been a focus of study at Onderstepoort since it opened in 1908. The name "bluetongue" was given by farmers in the 19th century, and the research highlights important milestones that have shaped our understanding of this disease and other viral illnesses in animals over the past century. As Onderstepoort celebrates its 100th anniversary, this overview reflects on how their work has influenced research worldwide.
Abstract
Research on this economically important disease of ruminants, especially sheep, which had been named bluetongue by farmers in the 19th century, has been part and parcel of the activities at Onderstepoort ever since its establishment in 1908 and therefore covers a full century of the OVI's existence. In view of Onderstepoort's centenary celebration a brief overview of this research is given in terms of the historic milestones which influenced and guided global research on this and other viral diseases of animals.
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