Bovine coronavirus: virus isolation, laboratory diagnostics and specific prevention

Isolation of Bovine Ephemeral Fever Virus in Iran

Laboratory diagnostics for hepatitis C virus infection.

Identification of prevalent infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV) is based serologically on detecting anti-HCV immunoglobulin G, using immunoassays, immunoblot assays, and, more recently, immunochromatography-based rapid tests. None discriminate between active and resolved HCV infection. Tests for detecting HCV RNA identify active HCV infection but are costly. Serologic assays for HCV antigens h...

The Isolation and Identification of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis Virus in Iran

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus and bovine coronavirus in Swedish organic and conventional dairy herds

BACKGROUND Infections with bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) and bovine coronavirus (BoCV) are endemic to the cattle populations in most countries, causing respiratory and/or enteric disease. It has been demonstrated that herds can remain free from these infections for several years also in high prevalence areas. Organically managed (OM) dairy herds have been shown to have lower seropre...

Bovine Coronavirus and Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections in Dairy Herds Prospects for Control

Bovine coronavirus (BCV) and bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) are significant causes of enteric and respiratory disease in cattle throughout the world. The aim of this thesis was to gain further knowledge of the epidemiology of these infections in Swedish dairy herds. Two studies were conducted of the association between BCV/BRSV antibody status and health and performance, on herd (79 ...