Herpesviridae - Alphaherpesvirinae - Bovine Herpesvirus 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two conditions caused by BHV-2?
A
Bovine Ulcerative Mammillitis
Psuedo-lumpy skin disease
2
Q
Who is affected by BHV-2?
A
Heifers usually within 2 weeks of calving.
3
Q
How is BHV-2 transmitted?
A
Direct contact or fomites to trauma to skin
Mechanical transmission by stable flies and arthropods
4
Q
What are the clinical signs of Bovine Ulcerative Mammillitis?
A
Teat is swollen and painful, skin is bluish, exudes serum, forms ulcers.
Reduction in mild yield
High incidence of mastitis
5
Q
What are the clinical signs of pseudo-lumpy skin disease?
A
Mild fever followed by sudden appearance of skin nodules with a flat surface and slightly depressed center.
6
Q
Where is pseudo-lumpy skin disease common?
A
South Africa
