BVD

Getting a Positive Diagnosis

Authors

  • Mary Lynne Vickers Diagnostic Virologist, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40511

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19926512

Keywords:

Bovine viral diarrhea virus, clinical signs, diagnosis, control measures, BVDV

Abstract

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is a ubiquitous virus that is the most frequently isolated viral pathogen of cattle in some areas. BVDV virus infection is often suspected because of the wide range of disease problems it causes. This variety of clinical signs has complicated the diagnosis of this viral infection because there are no simple answers. It is, however, essential that a definitive diagnosis be made before costly control measures are implemented.

Cover image of the Second 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 2

Section

General Sessions