Potential Risk Factors Associated with Infection with Bovine Leukaemia Virus in Dairy and Beef Cattle in Taiwan

Potential Risk Factors Associated with Infection with Bovine Leukaemia Virus in Dairy and Beef Cattle in Taiwan

Bovine leukaemia virus (BLV), which is classified as a <i>Deltaretrovirus</i>, is the aetiologic agent of enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL), a chronic lymphoproliferative disorder with a worldwide distribution. EBL is widespread in dairy herds and causes a direct economic impact due to redu...

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Main Authors: Yi-Chen Chen, Wen-Yu Chin, Chao-Chin Chang, Shih-Te Chuang, Wei-Li Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
bovine leukaemia virus
dairy cows
beef cattle
heifer
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/12/1553

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