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Herd Health Programs Built on Prevention Are Key to Avoiding Disease Outbreaks Like the BVD Virus
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:06:07 CST
For many cattle producers, discovering Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) in their herd can be very alarming and prove to be detrimental to the function of their operation. According to Boehringer-Ingelheim's Dr. Scott King, this viral infection can be controlled best, by building your herd health program with prevention as its foundation. Dr. King spoke with Radio Oklahoma Network Intern Kalee Horn about BVD and how to avoid it.
"BVD can infect a cow during pregnancy and then that offspring can have birth defects and then can also be a persistent shedder of the virus," King explains. "It may not be sick, it may not look ill, but it'll be in your herd and will spread the virus to the rest of your herd."
BVD costs producers collectively about $1.4 billion annually. By using Dr. King's advice and emphasizing preventative measures in your herd health program, such as vaccinating cattle with Boehringer-Ingelheim's Pyramid line of vaccines for instance, you will enjoy the long-term benefit of using fewer antibiotic treatments down the road. He insists working closely with your veterinarian will be key in successfully keeping your herd BVD-free.
"When you marry a good vaccine protocol with good management practices," King said, "then you've got a great preventative health program."
Listen to Horn's complete interview with Dr. King regarding BVD and how to prevent an outbreak in your herd, by clicking on the LISTEN BAR below.
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