Characterization of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) Genetics, Antibody Response and Viremia from a Group of BVDV Persistently Infected Calves

Authors

  • C. C. L. Chase Dept Vet Sci, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
  • L. J. Braun Dept Vet Sci, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
  • L. Holler Dept Vet Sci, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
  • J. Neill NADC, Ames, IA
  • J. Ridpath NADC, Ames, IA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054868

Keywords:

Bovine viral diarrhea virus, BVDV, persistent infection, fetal infection, surveillance schemes, viral stability

Abstract

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) infections cause major problems in the US cattle industry. BVDV persistent infections are the result of fetal infections in the first trimester of pregnancy. Persistently infected animals are a major reservoir of the virus in nature and  are extremely efficient at spreading the virus among cattle populations. Understanding the nature of persistent infections and developing diagnostics and surveillance schemes that eliminate PI animals is vital to the control of BVDV. In this study we look at variations in clinical presentation, viral spread, immune response and viral stability in a large group of calves infected with the same BVDV strain.

Cover image of the 38th Conference Proceedings: A cow nuzzles her newborn calf in a stall with straw bedding. Both are content. Yellow background.

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Published

2005-09-24

Issue

2005

Section

Research Summaries 4

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