BVD Control for the Dairy Practitioner

Strategies and Implementation

Abstract

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) continues to be an infectious disease of importance to cattle populations throughout the world. In recent years, efforts to establish BVD control programs has been a high priority for various veterinary and producer groups in North America. These efforts have resulted in the adoption of industry-wide position statements on disclosure of BVD-PI cattle. While various documents and BVD control programs have been outlined for beef cattle, few documents have been aimed specifically at BVD control in dairy cattle populations. The goal of this presentation is to focus on BVD control strategies for dairy cattle enterprises, including examples of BVD control plans from actual farms.