Staight Talk from the Field:
BVDV Management and Persistent Infection
BVDV Management and Persistent Infection
U.S. veterinarians estimate that BVDV costs beef and dairy producers over $30 a head, even after vaccination.1 Watch the video below to hear insights and recommendations about BVDV management from a veterinarian in Kansas. Watch additional interviews with beef operators and learn more about BVDV. For more information on BVDV, PIs and testing, or to locate a lab close to you, please call:
Learn more about available IDEXX diagnostics to help you control BVDV in your herds. Sign up today to receive the Animal Health Updates newsletter. 1. Data on file at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Westbrook, Maine USA. | IDEXX recommends a simple three-step plan to manage BVDV: Determine your herd status using high-volume testing at a local laboratory. Test all new introductions to the herd using the IDEXX SNAP® BVD Test. Work with your veterinarian to design a vaccination and biosecurity program. By testing all new introductions to the herd, veterinarians and producers can help avoid the costly effects of BVDV. Download the BVDV management strategy guides for Dairy Operations and for Beef Operations. |
