Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) in the United States, France, Spain and the United Kingdom

Abstract

IDEXX Laboratories manufactures and sells diagnostic tests used to detect bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in cattle. The purpose of this study was to better understand BVDV vaccination and testing practices among veterinarians in the United States (US), France (FR), Spain (ES) and the United Kingdom (UK). The study examined similarities and differences in the four countries in several areas: use, cost, satisfaction, and turnaround time for current of BVDV tests and estimated impact of BVDV on cattle productivity.