A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors
associated to Bovine Herpesvirus 1 (BHV-1) infection in non-vaccinated dairy and dual
purpose cattle herds from Ecuador. A total of 2367 serum samples from 346 herds were
collected from June 2008 through February 2009. A questionnaire, which included variables
related to cattle, health, management measures and environment was filled out in each
herd. A commercial indirect ELISA test was used to determine the seropositivity against BHV …

Abstract Bovine herpesvirus 1 (BHV-1) is an important pathogen of cattle with a worldwide
distribution. It occurs as a subclinical, mild or severe disease. The clinical signs may vary
widely with respiratory, genital, ocular and encephalomyelitis form. This cross-sectional
study was carried out between May 2019 and March 2020 with the aim to estimate the
seroprevalence of bovine herpesvirus 1 (BHV-1) and to identify related potential risk factors
in dairy cattle in central and southern Ethiopia. A total of 954 serum samples were obtained …