Bovine Leukemia Virus Infection in Neonatal Calves. Risk Factors and Control Measures

Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is the causative agent of enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL). Although efficient eradication programs have been successfully implemented in most European countries and Oceania, BLV infection rates are still high worldwide. BLV naturally infects cattle, inducing a persistent i...

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Main Authors: Vanesa Ruiz, Natalia Gabriela Porta, Marina Lomónaco, Karina Trono, Irene Alvarez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2018.00267/full