What is the MSU BLV Team currently up to?
Preparation for the 6th Annual All Things BLV Conference on Oct. 22, 2021
This conference is planned as a hybrid meeting. Contact Tasia Kendrick for information on how you can attend virtually.
BLV Infection Influences Incidence and Severity of Other Diseases
Dr. Bo Norby and PhD Student Chris Kellogg are wrapping up their current research project. Their ongoing study has collected samples and followed groups of cattle across multiple Michigan dairy farms to investigate the vaccine (Anti-E. coli J5 Bacterin) efficacy and incidence of other clinical diseases due to immune system dysregulation caused by BLV.
Determining Onset of BLV in Dairy Heifers
Dr. Tasia Kendrick and PhD Student Maddy Sokacz have just started a research project aimed at identifying when dairy young stock contract BLV. The goal of this project is to not only identify when initial infection occurs, but also how it effects longevity of that individual within the herd. In addition, they will continue tracking whole herd prevalence profiles.
Other Official BLV News
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2017 M-AAA Project Summaries
Published on February 1, 2018
From learning more about bovine leukemia virus to applying new animal housing regulations, MSU researchers are working to help producers maintain and grow their operations. -
A silent animal sickness: Bovine leukemia virus
Published on November 7, 2016
Bovine leukemia virus is mostly unnoticeable, but its impact on farms is opening the eyes of MSU researchers. -
What is best for the calves of BLV-positive dams?- Part 5
Published on January 27, 2015
Colostrum and milk can be a means of transmission of BLV within a herd, or not. -
BLV - following the blood trail of transmission- Part 4
Published on January 27, 2015
Follow the potential routes of spread of BLV like a bloodhound! -
BLV - Undercutting the foundation of health-Part 2
Published on January 20, 2015
What if your cows had to fight disease with one hoof tied behind their back – so to speak!
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