Jinya Li , Mengyue Chen

Animal Science Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/ijmvr.2024.14.0022
Received: 05 Sep., 2024    Accepted: 06 Oct., 2024    Published: 18 Oct., 2024

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Li J.Y., and Chen M.Y., 2024, Molecular diagnostics of water buffalo diseases: a comparative analysis, International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research, 14(5): 194-201 (doi: 10.5376/ijmvr.2024.14.0021)

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of molecular diagnostic tools and their applications in the detection of key diseases affecting water buffaloes, including bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis, and foot-and-mouth disease. Through a detailed review of PCR-based techniques, high-throughput sequencing, and immunological diagnostics, the study compares the efficacy of these methods in diagnosing specific water buffalo diseases. A case study of a disease outbreak highlights the practical application of molecular diagnostics in controlling outbreaks and improving disease management strategies. The study also explores future directions, emphasizing emerging technologies, integration with veterinary surveillance systems, and overcoming implementation barriers in developing regions. The findings underscore the potential of molecular diagnostics to revolutionize disease detection and management in water buffalo populations, with broader implications for global livestock health.

Water buffalo; Molecular diagnostics; PCR; Disease outbreaks; Veterinary surveillance