Cultivation

CULTIVATION

  • Cell cultures: The virus grows well in cell cultures. The cell cultures that are commonly used are primary bovine thyroid cells, primary pig, calf or lamb kidney cells and cell lines, such as BHK-21 (baby hamster kidney) and IB-RS-2 cells. Cytopathic effects are produced in 24-48 hours.
  • Laboratory animals: Unweaned mice are used for cultivation FMDV. Mice of 2-7 days old are commonly used.
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