University of Forestry

Molecular Characterization of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus in Bulgaria: Phylogenetic Insights Based on the RPO30 Gene

Capripoxviruses are important viral pathogens of domestic ruminants and include lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), sheeppox virus (SPPV), and goatpox virus (GTPV). In recent years, the spread of LSDV into Southeastern Europe has renewed interest in its molecular epidemiology, parti...