The first-lactation heifers produce lower yields of colostrum and lower Ig concentration - calves born to these heifers are more susceptible to BCoV. Photo: Anne van der Woude
Bovine Coronavirus (BCoV) infection in calves causes major economic losses to the dairy (and beef) industry worldwide. We dig deep into what the respiratory signs of the infection are, treatment, and control measures. Bovine coronavirus (BCoV) is a major viral pathogen associated with respiratory tract disorders and enteric disease problems in the neonatal calf. The virus is shed both through respiratory and enteric secretions in high amounts (1 billion virus particles per ml) for up to 14 days
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