Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is unusual in that it can negatively affect all ages of cattle, as well as every segment of beef production from seedstock, cow-calf, stocker operations and feedlots. It costs the industry in reduced pregnancy rates, increased abortions and stillbirths, increased deathloss prior to weaning and losses in stocker and finishing operations after weaning. Because of this, it can have an impact on any type of veterinary practice you may have. And though this discussion will be limited to beef, BVDV can also play a significant role on dairy operations.

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Wren G: Bovine Veterinarian May-June: 4-6, 2004.