Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) in the United States, France, Spain and the United Kingdom

Vaccination and Testing Practices, Cost, Satisfaction, and Impact

Authors

  • Frank Winslow lDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092
  • Christoph Egli IDEXX Switzerland AG, Liebefeld, Bern, CH-3097
  • Caroline Newcomb IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092
  • Nevena Djuranovic IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092
  • Peter Welles IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, ME 04092

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104168

Keywords:

IDEXX, bovine viral diarrhea virus, BVDV, diagnostic test, survey, international, use, cost, satisfaction, turnaround time, cattle productivity

Abstract

IDEXX Laboratories manufactures and sells diagnostic tests used to detect bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in cattle. The purpose of this study was to better understand BVDV vaccination and testing practices among veterinarians in the United States (US), France (FR), Spain (ES) and the United Kingdom (UK). The study examined similarities and differences in the four countries in several areas: use, cost, satisfaction, and turnaround time for current of BVDV tests and estimated impact of BVDV on cattle productivity.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

Issue

2010

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