Successful Eradication of BLV from Dairy and Beef Herds in New York

Authors

  • Michael A. Brunner Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19926457

Keywords:

bovine leukemia virus, BLV, beef producers, management services, herd test

Abstract

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, together with the Diagnostic Laboratory at Cornell University offer a bovine leukemia virus (BLV) eradication/certification program to New York dairy and beef producers. This is the only official BLV certification program currently available in the United States. The program, which began in 1985, provides State supported testing and management services through the Diagnostic Laboratory to farmers who wish to eradicate BLV and establish a "Certified BLV-Free" herd. To achieve this status a herd must complete three consecutive negative BLV herd tests. The certificate is valid for one year and an annual negative BLV herd test is required to maintain the certificate.

Cover image of the First Volume of the 25th Conference Proceedings: An earl-morning photo of farmland. A small farm is nestled among rolling hills, fields stretching across a curving road that disappears between dark green trees. The barn is a cheery red color with a tin roof. Beneath the photo is the a statement of the conference's theme in white italics: Challenges of the Bovine Industry in the Twenty-First Century. Deep red background.

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Published

1992-08-31

Issue

1992: Volume 1

Section

Epidemic Virus Diseases