Bovine respiratory syncytial virus in experimentally exposed and rechallenged calves; viral shedding related to clinical signs and the potential for transmission

Abstract Background Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) is an important respiratory pathogen worldwide, detrimentally affecting the economy and animal welfare. To prevent and control BRSV infection, further knowledge on virus shedding and transmission potential in individual animals is require...

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Main Authors: Thea Blystad Klem, Siri Kulberg Sjurseth, Ståle Sviland, Britt Gjerset, Mette Myrmel, Maria Stokstad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1911-z