Russia has registered a new strain of the virus that causes diarrhea in cattle.

Russia has registered a new strain of the virus that causes diarrhea in cattle.
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Currently, existing preventative measures are primarily based on genotype 1 strains, while many countries are reporting cases of illnesses associated with genotype 2 viruses. RUSSIA currently lacks vaccines that cover both types of the pathogen. The patent, registered on August 21, represents an important step in providing domestic livestock farming with modern protective measures and reducing dependence on foreign drugs. Viral diarrhea is characterized by high genetic and antigenic diversity, making it difficult to develop universal diagnostic and preventative measures. The disease causes significant economic losses due to reduced animal productivity and treatment costs .

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