Scientists collaborate to monitor SARS-CoV-2 RNA among domestic and free-ranging animal species OSUVetCollege biorxivpreprint SARSCoV2 COVID19 RNA Zoonosis DomesticAnimals
By Dr. Chinta SidharthanJan 3 2023Reviewed by Aimee Molineux In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers collaborated with community partners to monitor severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections among domestic and free-ranging animals with known susceptibility to the virus in Ohio, United States .
About the study In the present study, the researchers focused on animal species that were known to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2; had proximity to human environments such as pets, animals in wildlife hospitals or zoos, and agricultural animals; or those at high risk of infections such as medically compromised animals in veterinary hospitals or those densely housed together in barns and shelters.
Results Immunology eBook Compilation of the top interviews, articles, and news in the last year. Download a free copy The results reported that SARS-CoV-2 RNA was not detected in any of the 800 animals spanning 34 species that were tested over 16 months, despite the increase in the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections among human populations at the time.
Furthermore, similar studies from across the U.S. reported widespread SARS-CoV-2 infection among deer populations. The initial absence of SARS-CoV-2 infections among deer populations also did not rule out the threat of COVID-19 re-emergence from animal reservoirs. Moreover, the re-emergence of the virus from animal reservoirs had already been observed in the case of cats, minks, hamsters, and possibly deer.
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