Detection of canine distemper virus in wild terretrial small mammals in the forest surrounding fruit orchards of Bukit Besi, Terengganu

Chan, Raphael Yui Fung (2023) Detection of canine distemper virus in wild terretrial small mammals in the forest surrounding fruit orchards of Bukit Besi, Terengganu. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a single-stranded RNA virus that is highly contagious and poses a potential risk to a wide variety of wildlife species that are susceptible to the virus. In recent years, the death of wild tigers due to canine distemper virus has been documented in Dungun, Terengganu. The purpose of the study was to provide data on the presence of CDV in the area and determine the impact of CDV on the wildlife in Bukit Besi, Terengganu. Wild terrestrial small mammals in the area include Malaysian field rat (Rattus tiomanicus), Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), Malayan civet (Viverra tangalunga). This study screened the wild terrestrial small mammals for CDV using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. The small mammals were captured using cage traps placed in the forest surrounding the fruit orchard of Bukit Besi. The captured small mammals were anaesthetized, and then nasal and conjunctival swab samples were obtained. Both samples were pooled, stored in 4°C and transported to the virology laboratory. Sample was tested using RT-PCR test. A total of 11 field rats, 3 Asian palm civets and 1 Malayan civet were captured. The swab samples from all 15 captured animals were tested. It was concluded that the animals captured in this study were not infected with CDV. However, the screening of the CDV in wildlife will be continued to monitor the CDV status in the forests of Bukit Besi and to formulate necessary action plans to prevent the CDV outbreak, which is a potential threat to the wildlife species and especially the endangered wild tigers.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2024 01:23
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2024 01:23
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2110

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