Bovine Coronavirus and Shipping Fever Flashcards
what viral family does the bovine coronavirus belong to
coronaviridae
what type of virus is bovine coronavirus
RNA
enveloped
what is another common name for bovine coronavirus in adult cattle
winter dysentery
what does coronavirus produce in calves
diarrhea
when is this disease seen in calves
at about 1 week old
how does bovine coronavirus present
profuse diarrhea up to 4-5 days
mainly effecting the small intestine
true or false
there is an effective vaccine for calves so this disease is not clinically relevant anymore
false
the vaccine is not effective
when should you vaccinate the calf to ensure protection
you dont vaccinate the calf
you should vaccinate the cow to encourage maternal antibody protection
what is the veterinary term of shipping fever
bovine respiratory complex
how should you describe shipping fever
it is a combination of a variety of agents that cause disease under stress
what are the clinical signs of bovine respiratory disease
purulent nasal discharge
cough
rapid respiration
anorexia
fever
general malaise
how would you diagnose shipping fever
clinically on presentation
what is used to control shipping fever
multivalent vaccines
