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Battle Against BVD

Interventions Behaviour Livestock keepers Cattle Presentation General interest Livestock sector

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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle. It is one of the most costly cattle diseases in the world, causing a variety of illnesses that can result in death.

This animation describes the problem that farmers face in the battle against BVD, and what preventative measures can be taken to combat it.

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Lessons learned for animal health governance from bovine viral diarrhea eradication schemes in Scotland and Ireland

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