Take An In-Depth Look At BVD Control In Your Operation

A two-day event — the first day for researchers, and the second for producers — will focus on improved bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) control in the U.S. Set to immediately precede the 2006 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show in Denver, “BVD Control: The Future is Now” is Jan. 30-31 at the downtown Adam’s Mark Hotel.
The Jan. 30, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., session is focused toward research scientists, veterinarians and lab diagnosticians with an interest in the control and eradication of BVD virus (BVDV). Addressed will be diagnosis and surveillance, control strategies and programs, BVDV vaccines, BVDV’s economic impact, and development and funding of control programs.
On Jan. 31, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., a production-level session focuses on what producers and vet practitioners must know to prevent BVD and handle existing herd infections. Scientists, ranchers, cattle feeders and vets will address what what’s needed to design effective control plans, control-plan components, disease costs and the tools needed for control. Go to www.nadc.ars.usda.gov/BVDV2006/ for more info or to register.