We're more familiar with R0 figures post Covid, and here's a useful comparison for some common viruses from Chris Chase, highlighting that having a #BVD PI in the herd means effectively 100% of animals need to be protected to ensure herd immunity #WBCMexico
Take home message- vaccinate ovine dam to overcome challenge of failure of transfer of immunity in lambs #WBCMexico
Very useful reference for lamb transfer of passive immunity from Juliana Mergh Leao @wbc_congress #WBCMexico
Very useful reference for lamb transfer of passive immunity from Juliana Mergh Leao @wbc_congress #WBCMexico
Recommendation of minimum of 15% of bodyweight of colostrum in first 18 hours of life in lambs from Juliana Mergh Leao @wbc_congress #WBCMexico
A useful summary of the multitude of benefits of colostrum from Ryan Davis @wbc_congress #WBCMexico
Thanks again for your enthusiasm and insight, here's to a productive 2024.
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Mogens Vestergaard @AarhusUni presenting on interventions to reduce methane and N emissions in dairy beef production. Some interesting opportunities with increased fat composition of the diet. #EBC
What horribly sad news. Carl supported me as a school student looking for work experience in Lancaster right through to my time on BCVA Council. A passionate Lancastrian, who was always giving back to society.
Matt Yarnall retweeted
#PRESS: We support smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa with trainings on #DiseasePrevention and treatments for their animals. This helps ensure #FoodSecurity and livelihood for the local communities. ➡️ bit.ly/3Zp2Kci
Great work @GwareduBVD and all those involved 👏 The goal of eradication is becoming closer!
📣 85% of herds in #Wales screened for #BVD through Gwaredu BVD from 2017 – 2022.
👉 Essential in achieving this Wales-wide participation was industry collaboration and support. Find a full list of our partners here: buff.ly/3xFXRQq
#partnershipworking #industryled
Useful update on BVD status across Europe from Maria Guelbenzu @animalhealthire @wbc_congress
A nice summary of the options for the Dutch BVD eradication programme as an example @wbc_congress


























