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BVD PI screening Protocol
Apr 01, 2006, Beef Magazine, John Paterson
A screening protocol developed with a consulting or practicing veterinarian will help the cattle producer with a herd at risk for bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) in finding all persistently infected (PI) animals. BVD PI screening should be part of a program involving biosecurity, vaccination and overall herd health. Key points: BVD PI testing should be based on the protocol of the lab and advice of a

BVD | bovine viral diarrhea
Jul 17, 2006, Beef Magazine

Battling BVD
Nov 01, 2004, Beef Magazine, By Clint Peck Senior Editor
It should be no secret that in cow country bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) reduces productivity and increases death loss in all types and classes of cattle. But, controlling BVD is no small task. In an effort to get a handle on BVD, the state of Colorado and Colorado State University have initiated a long-term campaign to control BVD. Jim Kennedy, DVM, director of Colorado's Rocky Ford Veterinary Diagnostic

BVD Eradication: The Future Is Now
Apr 01, 2006, Beef Magazine, David R. Smith
Cattle producers, along with their veterinarians, face a number of challenges in preventing losses due to bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus. Our understanding of the epidemiology of the BVD virus has advanced and, with recent developments in diagnostic methodology, it's now possible to control this important disease. Important steps for BVD virus control include herd surveillance to determine the

BVD's Big Take
Nov 01, 2003, Beef Magazine, By Wes Ishmael Contributing Editor
The toll that persistent Bovine Viral Diarrhea infection collects is a lot higher than just the cattle it kills.

Non-Cytophathic BVD Type 1b Protection
Oct 01, 2003, Beef Magazine
The annual economic impact of bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), an immune-suppressing virus that leads to secondary infections from other pathogens, is estimated to cost the U.S. cattle industry about $3 billion/year. And, it's estimated that BVD incidence is increasing 10-15% annually. Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc., has the newest tool in that battle. Arsenal 4.1 is a four-way, modified-live vaccine

Skinning BVD
Jun 01, 2001, Beef Magazine, Clint Peck
New skin test accurately diagnoses BVD in young calves. The bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus can do a lot of damage to a cattle herd. From promoting pneumonia in calves to causing abortions in cows, the virus has been blamed for estimated losses of up to $150 million annually nationwide. Traditional BVD virus testing involves blood samples taken from all cattle in a herd. The virus is detected by

controlling BVD
Jul 05, 2006, Beef Magazine, By Bob Larson, DVM, Special to BEEF magazine
Controlling BVD in beef cattle

BVD series aided awareness
May 01, 2003, Beef Magazine
I've had response from all over the U.S. following Clint Peck's two-part story on bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) in the March and April issues of BEEF. Obviously, people have been searching for answers and your story has contributed to a better understanding of BVD. This is real progress in educating the producer.Bill KvasnickaExtension veterinarianUniversity of Nevada Reno Check Out Cowboy Church Thanks

BVD | bovine viral diarrhea
Jul 17, 2006, Beef Magazine

BVD | bovine viral diarrhea
Jul 17, 2006, Beef Magazine

BVD protection
May 01, 2005, Beef Magazine, compiled by Stephanie Veldman associate editor
Novartis Animal Health introduces two Vira Shield 6 combinations featuring 3-way BVD protection for cows and bulls. Vira Shield 6+L5 and Vira Shield 6+VL5 contain noncytopathic (NCP) Type 1, NCP Type 2 and cytopathic Type 1. In addition, the combinations protect against IBR, PI3, BRSV, lepto and vibro when Vira Shield 6+VL5 is used. It's recommended for use in beef heifers, cows and bulls at pre-breeding.

BVD vaccine
Mar 01, 2006, Beef Magazine, compiled by Stephanie Veldman associate editor
Novartis Animal Health has updated its Vira Shield vaccine line to include Vira Shield 6+L5. It's the only inactivated viral vaccination combination to include L. hardjo-bovis, the most common strain of bovine leptospirosis, as well as protection against four other leptospires. It also provides protection against BVD, IBR, BRSV and PI3. Protection against Haemophilus somnus is available in the Vira

Diagnosis of BVD Virus
Apr 01, 2006, Beef Magazine
Several diagnostic tests are available for aiding in the control and prevention of the BVD virus. Cattle producers are encouraged to consult with their animal health professionals on how best to position BVD virus-testing strategies in their herd health program. Daniel L. Grooms, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, lists some of the methods used to diagnose BVD virus. Virus isolation

Getting Serious About BVD
Mar 01, 2003, Beef Magazine, By Clint Peck Senior Editor
A Western feedlot owner is pulling out all the stops in an effort to keep this complicated and insidious cattle disease out of her facility.

Getting Serious About BVD
Apr 01, 2003, Beef Magazine, By Clint Peck Senior Editor
Bovine viral diarrhea is one of the most costly diseases of cattle, and most U.S. cow herds are at risk for infection. Now it's attracting more industry attention.

Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Virus-Elimination and Control
Mar 01, 2006, Beef Magazine, By Clint Peck Senior Editor
A practical means of eliminating BVD from your herd just a

BVD--Controlling BVD
Apr 09, 2006, Beef Magazine
Read a special eight-page report on controlling BVD at www.beef-mag.com.

Assessing Your BVD Vulnerability
Nov 01, 2004, Beef Magazine, By Clint Peck Senior Editor
The following quiz is being used in Colorado to help cattle producers assess their herd's vulnerability to perisitent infection by the bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus. Jim Kennedy, director of the Rocky Ford Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, Rocky Ford, CO, says the quiz might be helpful for producers across the country in a BVD risk assessment. See the story on page 36 for more information on the Colorado

Bovine Enemy #1
Nov 01, 2000, Beef Magazine, Lynn Woodard and Hana Van Campen
The BVD virus has mutated into dozens of strains causing respiratory disease outbreaks in feeder animals and reproductive disease in pregnant cows.It's perhaps the single most important infectious disease agent in the beef industry - bovine viral diarrhea virus - commonly called BVD.The diseases caused by the BVD virus are extremely complex and difficult to grasp. Because of the wide variety of disease

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