Volume: 2, 2023
2nd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland:
ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: A010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL2.A010
Published online: 19 April 2023
ICDSUPL, 2, A010 (2023)
Efficacy of antiviral substances in mink with AMD virus
Marcin Kondracki1*, Andrzej Jakubczak1
1 Institute of Biological Basis of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Sciences and Bioeconomy, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
* Corresponding author: marcin.kondracki@up.lublin.pl
Abstract
Aleutian mink disease virus (AMDV) is a virus of the Parvoviridae family, which belongs to the Amdoparvovirus species. Disease caused by this virus is a serious threat to the health and welfare of farmed mink populations, and poses a significant challenge to those dealing with the problem. Unfortunately, despite many attempts, no effective therapy or vaccine against AMDV has been developed. This hinders the fight against this disease entity affecting not favourably the health of animals and the economic situation of breeders of these animals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of selected preparations on biometric and physiological parameters of American mink permanently infected with AMD virus. The study used 24 different substances, which can be categorized as: immunostimulants, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic in nature as well as steroidal and steroid-specific preparations. A total of 144 mink (6 per group) were used in the study. No negative effects of any of the selected preparations on animal health were found. The selected preparations will be subjected to further testing, during the growth and development of young animals, in order to obtain even more accurate results and possibly confirm their effectiveness against AMD in the American mink population. The results of these studies may contribute to a better understanding of the defence mechanisms and treatment of animal diseases using the AMD virus as an example. Animal viral diseases are an important problem, both for ethical and economic reasons. Therefore, research into a better understanding of the etiology of the AMD virus and its impact on the animal body after developing effective therapies is crucial for the health and welfare of animals. As a result of the conducted studies, it was indicated that selected substances showed effectiveness in improving the vital parameters of animals infected with AMD virus. The results of the obtained studies are of great utilitarian importance with regard to the breeding of American mink. After by improving their health, they can significantly affect the welfare of the animals, and at the same time have a positive impact in the financial conspectus.
How to cite
M. Kondracki, A. Jakubczak, 2023. Efficacy of antiviral substances in mink with AMD virus. In: 2nd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL2.A010