| serological survey to determine the occurrence of malignant catarrhal fever infection in the japanese small ruminant population from northern districts. | ovine herpesvirus 2 (ovhv-2) causes sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever (sa-mcf), and is responsible for economic losses in cattle and other susceptible species around the world. a survey of 154 serum samples from 14 flocks in 3 japanese prefectures (hokkaido, aomori and iwate) was undertaken between 2007 and 2008 to test for antibodies to ovhv-2. ovhv-2 was present in 56 sheep and 2 goats, with 37.66% of samples having a positive reaction using a serum neutralization test. the immune rea ... | 2013 | 23358513 |