Transmission

Below are the Known Methods of BLV Transmission:

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  • Biting flies
  • Multiple-use hypodermic needles
  • Gouge type dehorning and tattooing
  • Blood exchange during natural breeding
  • Reproductive exam and artificial insemination sleeves contaminated with BLV-infected blood

 

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  • Colostrum and milk
  • Placental transmission and transmission by blood exchange during birthing

 

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BLV Basics

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