¹Department of Animal Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh 13736, EGYPT
²Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, SAUDI ARABIA
³Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA
⁴Special Infectious Agents Unit, King Fahad Medical Research Center, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA
⁵Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, SAUDI ARABIA DOI : 10.9775/kvfd.2025.33637 This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV) in goats in three northern Egyptian governorates (Kafr El Sheikh, Beheira, and Alexandria) and assess the associated risk factors. A total of 415 goats were sampled, with serological analysis conducted using an cELISA test. The overall seroprevalence of CAEV was found to be 9.6%, with significant variation observed based on sex, age, breed, production system, and farm management practices. The results indicated higher seroprevalence in females, older goats, and certain breeds such as the Egyptian Baladi, as well as in dairy goats. Additionally, poor biosecurity management and contact with other herds were identified as significant risk factors. This study provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of CAEV in Egypt and underscores the need for improved control measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. Further research is recommended to explore the full extent of CAEV infection in goat populations and to enhance the understanding of its impact on goat farming in the region. Keywords : Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus, cELISA; Risk factor, Goat, Egypt