Table 2. Prevalence of mink circovirus DNA in mink, Dalian, China.
| Specimen tested | No. mink | Age of mink, mo. (no. mink) | Farm* | Positive for mink circovirus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mink with diarrhea |
|
|
|
|
| Liver | 12 | 6–7 (8), 7–8 (3), 9–10 (1) | 4 from farm 1, 5 from farm 2, 3 from farm 3 | 12 |
| Gut | 12 | 6–7 (8), 7–8 (3), 9–10 (1) | 4 from farm 1, 5 from farm 2, 3 from farm 3 | 12 |
| Feces |
19 |
6–7 (12),
7–8 (5),
9–10 (2) |
7 from farm 1,
8 from farm 2,
4 from farm 3 |
19 |
| Healthy mink |
|
|
|
|
| Liver | 9 | 6–7 (6), 7–8 (3) | 4 from farm 1, 3 from farm 2, 2 from farm 3 | 0 |
| Gut | 9 | 6–7 (6), 7–8 (3) | 4 from farm 1, 3 from farm 2, 2 from farm 3 | 0 |
| Feces | 11 | 6–7 (7), 7–8 (3), 9–10 (1) | 4 from farm 1, 5 from farm 2, 2 from farm 3 | 0 |
*Farms 1 and 2 located in Zhuanghe County, Dalian, China; farm 3 located in Pulandian County, Dalian
.