title: Caprine arthritis-encephalitis antibodies in indigenous sheep in Saudi Arabia.
abstract: A serological survey was conducted in indigenous sheep from Saudi Arabia for detection of antibodies against the caprine arthritis-encephalitis virus. Only 0.8% of the sera examined were positive. Epizootiological considerations of the disease in the country are discussed.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources, King Faisal University, Al-Asha, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Alluwaimi
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Abu Elzein
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Hassanein
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D016088:Arthritis-Encephalitis Virus, Caprine / Q000276:immunology*; D016180:Lentivirus Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral