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Publish Date: Jul/25/2023
Document Date: Jul/25/2023
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Infosheet - Getah Virus in the Canadian Context 2023 07

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Getah virus (GETV) is an emerging vector-borne disease that primarily affects horses and pigs, but may cause disease in a variety of species. This Info-Sheet supplements the Getah Virus Fact Sheet by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC, 2021) by summarizing the known competent GETV vectors within Canada and the viral host range. It provides additional information on Canada’s vulnerability to the future GETV establishment.