Why Test Purchased Cattle in BVDV Control Programs?

Why Test Purchased Cattle in BVDV Control Programs?

Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is controlled in many countries by detection and culling of persistently infected (PI) animals. The most important risk factor for BVDV introduction is purchase. An introduced cow can be PI and transmit the virus to other cattle in the herd. If she is not PI but is pregna...

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Main Authors: Linda Van Duijn, Inge Santman-Berends, Marit Biesheuvel, Jet Mars, Frederik Waldeck, Gerdien van Schaik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
BVD
eradication
PI
bovine viral diarrhea
control program
Trojan cow
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.686257/full

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