Caprine herpesvirus 1: a successful eradication program in dairy goat herd

Publication date: Available online 13 November 2018Source: Small Ruminant ResearchAuthor(s): John M. Pollock, Michael J. Schofield, Catherine Porter, Kerry Miner, Stephen Blash, William G. GavinAbstractThis retrospective analysis and report describes the successful testing and eradication and the ongoing surveillance program for Caprine herpesvirus 1 (CpHV-1) in a closed herd of dairy goats. The methods of eradication and surveillance for CpHV-1 described herein may also serve as an ideal model to eradicate other diseases impacting small ruminant herds.

Source: Small Ruminant Research - November 14, 2018 Category: Zoology Source Type: research