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What 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...

AxiomTeam
Sep 2, 20192 min read
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Screening to identify if there is active BVD virus infection in a herd
Cattle remain antibody positive for years after exposure to BVD virus so to determine if there is evidence of recent exposure to BVD...

AxiomTeam
Sep 1, 20192 min read
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Testing to find PI animals in the beef herd
It 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...

AxiomTeam
Aug 31, 20192 min read
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Dairy herds – check tests and identifying PIs
For 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...

AxiomTeam
Aug 30, 20192 min read
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BVD virus accreditation/vaccinated monitored free programmes
Antibody check test: Five blood samples per group aged 9-18 months (or if sold before 9 months old then 10 samples per group down to six...

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Aug 23, 20192 min read
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