Viral Diseases of Cattle [Hardcover]

The second edition of this text, like the first, is a study guide and reference for individuals involved in the diagnosis, arrangement and control of viral diseases as they occur in cattle in the production-management systems prevalent in North America. The fact, theories and controversies about bovine viral diseases are presented in a format useful to those first exploring the subject and those desiring a review or update. Conclusions and generalizations are derived from both clinical observations and research. Dr. Kahrs has revised and updated the existing chapters and included new sections on bovine caliciviruses, bovine spongeform encephalopathy, bovine immunodeficiency virus, disinfectants and disinfection, viral transmissioin via germplasn and the effects of bovine viruses on international trade.

Preface vii

1 Viruses and Virology 1

2 Concepts for Studying Viral Infections 9

3 The Epidemiology of Bovine Viral Infections 17

4 Diagnosis and Investigative Techniques 25

5 Vaccines and Vaccination 39

6 Clinical Manifestations and Differential Diagnosis 51

7 Disinfectants and Disinfection 59

8 The Impact of Bovine Viral Diseases on International Trade 71

9 Adenoviruses 81

10 Bluetongue 89

11 Bovine Immunodeficiency-Like Virus (Bovine Lentivirus) 97

12 Bovine Leukemia Virus and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 103

13 Bovine Viral Diarrhea 113

14 Coronaviruses 127

15 Enteroviruses 135

16 Fibropapillomatosis (Warts) and Papillomaviruses 141

17 Herpes Mammillitis and Pseudo Lumpy Skin Disease 151

18 Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitus and Infectious Pustular Vulvovaginitis 159

19 Malignant Catarrhal Fever 171