BVD

Sep 2, 20192 min read

What are the effects of BVD virus?

The introduction of BVD virus to a herd can result in significant losses particularly if there are a large number of susceptible animals...

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Sep 1, 20192 min read

Screening to identify if there is active BVD virus infection in a herd

Cattle remain antibody positive for years after exposure to BVD virus so to determine if there is evidence of recent exposure to BVD...

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Aug 31, 20192 min read

Testing to find PI animals in the beef herd

It may not be necessary to blood sample every animal in the herd when looking for PIs. As a PI cow will always produce a PI calf then if...

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Aug 30, 20192 min read

Dairy herds – check tests and identifying PIs

For dairy herds, in addition to a check test of young stock (ten aged 9-18 months old), the bulk tank milk should be tested for BVD...

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Aug 23, 20192 min read

BVD virus accreditation/vaccinated monitored free programmes

Antibody check test: Five blood samples per group aged 9-18 months (or if sold before 9 months old then 10 samples per group down to six...

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