Publications

evaluation of hunter-harvested white-tailed deer for evidence of bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in alabama.	bovine viral diarrhea virus (bvdv) is one of the most relevant pathogens affecting today's cattle industries. although great strides have been made in understanding this virus in cattle, little is known about the role of wildlife in the epidemiology of bvdv. while persistently infected cattle are the most important reservoir, free-ranging ungulates may become infected with bvdv as demonstrated by serosurveys and experimental infections. therefore, free-ranging wildlife may maintain bvdv as the r ...	2008	18182515
preventive strategy for bvdv infection in north america.	despite 60 years of vaccination, bovine viral diarrhea virus (bvdv) infections remain a source of significant economic loss for producers in the united states. control program design in the united states varies by region based on the incidence of bvdv, density of animal populations, animal movement, contact with wildlife populations, level of producer compliance, variation among circulating bvdv strains, prevalent type of production unit or industry and support offered by state institutions. the ...	2012	22458199