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Bovine Virus Diarrhea
(BVD)
BACKGROUND:
Newly recognized variants of BVD virus have the potential of creating high
morbidity and mortality in naive herds or improperly vaccinated herds. BVD
persistently infected cattle are the main source of infection. POSITION
STATEMENT:
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) encourages the
education of veterinarians and producers on BVD disease, the proper use of
BVD vaccines in the prevention of disease and the adoption of testing
procedures to identify persistently infected carriers. Approved: 2000 | Amended: 2001 | Reaffirmed: 2002 | Amended: 2003 | Reaffirmed: 2004 | Reaffirmed: 2005 |
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The Cattle Health committee objectives are to facilitate the development and implementation of programs to control and eradicate beef and dairy cattle diseases and programs to assure the wholesomeness of food products derived from milk and beef. Reprinting of this resolution is encouraged. |
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National
Institute for Animal Agriculture | 1910 Lyda Avenue | Bowling Green, KY
42104-5809 |
