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[BVD outbreak can be costly: a case report]
1Vakgroep Bedrijfsdiergeneeskunde en Voortplanting, Faculteit der Diergeneeskunde, Utrecht.
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
|May 29, 1998
Summary
A Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) outbreak on a Dutch dairy farm caused significant economic losses exceeding f 96,000. Inadequate control measures, including failure to sample calves born near carrier calves, exacerbated the financial impact.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Health Economics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) is a contagious disease affecting cattle.
- Dairy farms are susceptible to BVD outbreaks, leading to economic losses.
- Effective control measures are crucial for managing BVD in cattle populations.
Observation:
- A BVD outbreak occurred on a Dutch dairy farm with approximately 100 cows.
- Calves born around the same time as a detected BVD carrier calf were not sampled.
- These carrier calves were retained as replacement heifers, contributing to ongoing losses.
Findings:
- The total economic loss from the BVD outbreak exceeded f 96,000, averaging nearly f 1000 per cow.
- The failure to sample and manage calves born near carrier animals significantly amplified the financial impact.
- The study highlights the economic consequences of BVD reinfection in previously BVD-free herds.
Implications:
- This case report underscores the severe economic risks associated with BVD reinfection in dairy herds.
- Inadequate BVD control strategies, particularly regarding carrier animals and their contacts, can lead to substantial financial losses.
- Implementing comprehensive BVD management and surveillance programs is essential for protecting dairy farm profitability.