Evaluation and cost/benefit analysis of Rhinogard® vaccine in preventing Bovine Respiratory Disease in export cattle
| Project start date: | 01 January 2000 |
| Project end date: | 01 April 2002 |
| Publication date: | 01 April 2002 |
| Project status: | Completed |
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Summary
This review provides a brief overview of:
bovine respiratory disease (BRD), including causes of this condition and the impact of this disease in Australia's live cattle export trade;
bovine herpesvirus 1, an important contributor to BRD, and the virus associated with infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in cattle; and
Rhinogard, the first respiratory vaccine of cattle registered for use in Australia
The review also provides a brief summary of lessons learned from international best practice in the use of vaccines for BRD control.
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| Project manager: | Sharon Dundon |
| Primary researcher: | AusVet Animal Health Services |
