Diagnosis of Congenital Bovine Viral Diarrhea Infection in Beef Cow- Calf Herd from Fence-Line Contact

Authors

  • P. B. Scharko Clemson University, Livestock Poultry Health, Columbia, SC 29224
  • R. C. Giles University of Kentucky, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center, Lexington, KY 40512
  • M. L. Vickers University of Kentucky, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center, Lexington, KY 40512
  • M. H. McCoy University of Kentucky, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center, Lexington, KY 40512

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20114022

Keywords:

Angus, Gelbvieh X, abortion, congenital deformities, contact

Abstract

A closed herd of 76 head of Angus and Gelbvieh X commercial cows experienced a series of late gestation abortions, congenital deformities, and weak calves in replacement heifers. History included fence-line contact with a neighboring farm from day 76 to 165 after the beginning of breeding season. The neighbor grazed feeder steers purchased from livestock markets.

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Published

2011-09-22

Issue

2011

Section

Research Summaries 1