Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Modelling and costing BVD outbreaks in beef herds.

G J Gunn1, A W Stott, R W Humphry

  • 1Epidemiology Research Unit, Veterinary Science Division, Scottish Agricultural College, Drummondhill, Stratherrick Road, Inverness, IV2 4JZ, UK. g.gunn@ed.sac.ac.uk

Veterinary Journal (London, England : 1997)
|February 21, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) outbreaks in Scottish beef herds cause significant financial losses, averaging £37 per cow annually. This highlights the immediate financial benefits of implementing herd health schemes and vaccination strategies for farmers.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Bacteriological Survey of Fresh Minced Beef on Sale at Retail Outlets in Scotland in 2019: Three Foodborne Pathogens, Hygiene Process Indicators, and Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance.

Journal of food protection·2022
Same author

Output-based assessment of herd-level freedom from infection in endemic situations: Application of a Bayesian Hidden Markov model.

Preventive veterinary medicine·2022
Same author

Reply to Verougstraete et al. Comment on HbA<sub>1c</sub> determination from HemaSpot blood collection devices: comparison of home-prepared dried blood spots with standard venous blood analysis.

Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2020
Same author

A description and qualitative comparison of the elements of heterogeneous bovine viral diarrhea control programs that influence confidence of freedom.

Journal of dairy science·2020
Same author

HbA<sub>1c</sub> determination from HemaSpot™ blood collection devices: comparison of home prepared dried blood spots with standard venous blood analysis.

Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2019
Same author

Exploring the longitudinal dynamics of herd BVD antibody test results using model-based clustering.

Scientific reports·2019

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Epidemiology
  • Animal Health Economics

Background:

  • Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is a significant disease affecting cattle populations.
  • Outbreaks can lead to substantial economic losses in beef suckler herds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present results from an epidemiological model of BVD in a Scottish beef suckler herd.
  • To estimate the financial losses incurred due to BVD outbreaks.
  • To inform decision-making for farmers and veterinary advisors.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of an epidemiological model.
  • Analysis of outbreak data from a Scottish beef suckler herd.
  • Estimation of economic losses per cow per annum.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Model results aligned with field observations of the BVD outbreak.
  • Estimated mean loss per cow per annum was £37 (approximately $58 USD).
  • This estimate did not include financial premiums for disease-free status.

Conclusions:

  • BVD outbreaks result in considerable financial losses for beef suckler herds.
  • Implementing herd health schemes and vaccination offers immediate financial advantages.
  • Economic data supports the adoption of preventative measures against BVD.