Prolonged Detection of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus Infection in the Semen of Bulls

Infection of bulls with bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) can result in the development of virus persistence, confined to the reproductive tract. These bulls develop a normal immune response with high neutralizing antibody titres. However, BVDV can be excreted in the semen for a prolonged period....

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Main Authors: Andrew J. Read, Sarah Gestier, Kate Parrish, Deborah S. Finlaison, Xingnian Gu, Tiffany W. O’Connor, Peter D. Kirkland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/6/674