Serological screening suggests single SARS-CoV-2 spillover events to cattle
K. Wernike, J. Boettcher, S. Amelung, K. Albrecht, T. Gaertner, K. Donat, M. Beer
Abstract
Widespread human SARS-CoV-2 infections pose a constant risk for virus transmission to animals. Here, we serologically investigated 1000 cattle samples collected in late 2021 in Germany. Eleven sera tested antibody-positive, indicating that cattle may be occasionally infected by contact to SARS-CoV-2-positive keepers, but there is no indication of further spreading.
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