Insemination with border disease virus-infected semen results in seroconversion in cows but not persistent infection in fetuses

Insemination with border disease virus-infected semen results in seroconversion in cows but not persistent infection in fetuses

Abstract Background This study examined various health variables in cows after artificial insemination with Border disease virus (BDV)-infected semen and the occurrence of persistent infection in ensuing fetuses. Five cows were inseminated (day 0) with BDV-infected semen as well as with semen from a...

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Main Authors: Ueli Braun, Fredi Janett, Sarah Züblin, Michèle von Büren, Monika Hilbe, Reto Zanoni, Matthias Schweizer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Border disease virus
BDV
Semen
Insemination
Seroconversion
Pestivirus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1472-6

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