Serological and virological investigation of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus infection in cattle with abortion problem

Orhan YAPICI

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the presence of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) infection in a cattle herd with abortion problem in Konya. Materials and Methods: Totally 228 blood serum and 228 leukocytes taken from cattle selected according to criteria for infertile and abortion problems were examined for antigens and antibodies to BVDV by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Results: In this research, 41 (17.9%) sera were found seropositive and 4 (1.7%) leukocytes were BVDV antigen positive. Of these 4 BVDV antigen positive cattle, a number of 2 (0.8%) were detected seropositive ...Daha fazlası