AxiomTeamSep 2, 20192 minWhat are the effects of BVD virus?The introduction of BVD virus to a herd can result in significant losses particularly if there are a large number of susceptible animals...
AxiomTeamSep 1, 20192 minScreening to identify if there is active BVD virus infection in a herdCattle remain antibody positive for years after exposure to BVD virus so to determine if there is evidence of recent exposure to BVD...
AxiomTeamAug 31, 20192 minTesting to find PI animals in the beef herdIt may not be necessary to blood sample every animal in the herd when looking for PIs. As a PI cow will always produce a PI calf then if...
AxiomTeamAug 30, 20192 minDairy herds – check tests and identifying PIsFor dairy herds, in addition to a check test of young stock (ten aged 9-18 months old), the bulk tank milk should be tested for BVD...