Optimizing the Measurement of Colostrum Antibody Concentrations for Identifying BVDV Persistently Infected Calves

Colostrum contains substantially higher concentrations of immunoglobulins compared to serum, which may help to improve the utility of diagnostic tests. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of colostrum antibody concentrations in identifying Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV)...

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Main Authors: Caitlin J. Jenvey, Michael P. Reichel, Sasha R. Lanyon, Peter D. Cockcroft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/2/1/26