BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS SURVEILLANCE:

KNOW THE PREVALENT SUBTYPE IN YOUR AREA

A significant cause of sickness and death in the cattle industry, bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) mutates and changes over time. Today, BVDV infections in the United States are primarily caused by BVDV type 1b.¹ Knowing the prevalent subtype in your area will help you select the most appropriate vaccine.

A GROWING THREAT: BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS TYPE 1B IS ON THE RISE

0 Cases 25+ Cases

United States

Total Cases:

1,215

Type 1b:

71%

Cases by Type:

Type 1a 52
Type 1b 874
Type 2 199
Untyped 90

Herd Type:

Cow-Calf/Stocker
Dairy
Feedlot
Unspecified

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Have any of your cattle been recently diagnosed with BVDV? Your input can help keep colleagues in the cattle industry apprised of the most current BVDV surveillance data. There's no charge for submitting a case, and all submitted cases will remain anonymous.

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Predominance of bvdv subgenotypes^*

^* Sample from TVMDL, Amarillo, TX.

BVDV 1a

BVDV 1b

BVDV 2a

TODAY, BVDV TYPE 1B POSES THE BIGGEST THREAT TO CATTLE IN THE United States²

While fewer than half of BVDV cases tested in 1988 were Type 1b, by 2008, it had become the predominant subtype, accounting for 61 percent of BVDV cases.² Not all vaccines are specifically labeled — or proven — to protect against BVDV Type 1b.

WHY ARE PERSISTENTLY INFECTED (PI) CALVES A CONCERN?

Acquiring the virus while in the uterus, PI calves are born with the disease and remain infected for their entire lives. PI calves often show no signs of disease, and can shed the virus at high levels every day, exposing the rest of your herd to infection.

HOW CAN BVDV INFECTION BE PREVENTED?

Work with your veterinarian to create a BVD prevention program tailored to the risks on your operation. Typically, you will need to:

Identify and eliminate PI calves

Vaccinate cattle with products that protect against the most common BVDV subtypes, including Type 1b

Establish a strict biosecurity program

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BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS SURVEILLANCE:

KNOW THE PREVALENT SUBTYPE IN YOUR AREA

A GROWING THREAT: BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS TYPE 1B IS ON THE RISE

Report a Case (It's Free)

Predominance of bvdv subgenotypes^*

TODAY, BVDV TYPE 1B POSES THE BIGGEST THREAT TO CATTLE IN THE United States²

What is BVDV?

WHY ARE PERSISTENTLY INFECTED (PI) CALVES A CONCERN?

HOW CAN BVDV INFECTION BE PREVENTED?

is bvdv hiding in your herd?

BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS SURVEILLANCE:

KNOW THE PREVALENT SUBTYPE IN YOUR AREA

A GROWING THREAT: BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS TYPE 1B IS ON THE RISE

Report a Case (It's Free)

Predominance of bvdv subgenotypes*

TODAY, BVDV TYPE 1B POSES THE BIGGEST THREAT TO CATTLE IN THE United States2

What is BVDV?

WHY ARE PERSISTENTLY INFECTED (PI) CALVES A CONCERN?

HOW CAN BVDV INFECTION BE PREVENTED?

is bvdv hiding in your herd?

Predominance of bvdv subgenotypes^*

TODAY, BVDV TYPE 1B POSES THE BIGGEST THREAT TO CATTLE IN THE United States²