Like in many other African countries, pig production is increasing in Tanzania. To
support farmers and stakeholders, it is important to increase our understanding of porcine
pathogens present in the country. Currently, little is known about the circulation of
porcine circovirus-2 (PCV-2) and porcine circovirus-3 (PCV-3). For this reason, samples
from 124 pigs collected throughout the country between 2018 to 2022 were screened by PCR
for the presence of PCV-2 and PCV-3. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of positive
amplicons identified two PCV-2 genotypes (a and d). Limited genetic heterogenicity was
observed among the PCV-3. This study provides important data on pathogens present in pigs
in Tanzania and should be of use veterinary authorities involved in porcine disease
management.
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