Abstract
The matrix effect of the thermophilic anaerobic digestion (TAD) process on inactivation of infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) was evaluated. Viral cell culture and real-time PCR were used for assessing removal of the viral infectivity and degradation of viral DNA, respectively. Results showed that the TAD-derived matrix alone can inactivate the virus and destroy the nucleic acid helix core of ILTV in a time-and- dose-dependent manner. No cytopathogenic effect (CPE) was observed in the cells exposed to ILTV pre-treated with TAD matrix for 1.5. h in experiment 1 and for 16. h in experiment 2. There was a significant statistical difference between TAD matrix treated and non-treated cultures (p<. 0.001, Chi-test). Amplifiable ILT viral DNA was reduced 2.27 log by 1.5. h-treatment and was not present by 16. h-treatment with TAD matrix, indicating complete viral DNA fragmentation. The TAD process is an environmentally friendly way for disposing of poultry biowaste and carcasses.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 692-696 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Bioresource Technology |
Volume | 110 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anaerobic digestion
- Biowaste
- Inactivation
- Infectious laryngotracheitis virus
- Poultry
- Thermophilic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Waste Management and Disposal