Prevalence of bovine abortion, calf mortality, and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) persistently infected calves among pastoral, peri-urban, and mixed-crop livestock farms in central and Northwest Ethiopia

Prevalence of bovine abortion, calf mortality, and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) persistently infected calves among pastoral, peri-urban, and mixed-crop livestock farms in central and Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background Bovine Viral Diarrhea virus (BVDV) is one of important diseases of cattle worldwide causing economic losses to the cattle industry primarily due to increased premature culling and decreased reproductive performance. The virus can cross the placenta during early pregnancy and resu...

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Main Authors: Erdachew Yitagesu, Wendi Jackson, Nigatu Kebede, Woutrina Smith, Tsegaw Fentie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Abortion
BVDV
Calf
Mortality
Ethiopia
Persistent infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02798-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02798-w

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