VIRAL INFECTION IN LARGE RUMINANTS

The study was conducted to find the seroprevalence of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) in cattle population of different districts of West Bengal, to perform the end-point antibody titration of representative IBR positive serum samples and to make attempts for cultural isolation and identification of bovine herpes virus-1 (BHV-1). Serosurvey indicated the prevalence of IBR among wide cattle population of West Bengal which poses a potential threat to both dairy and beef cattle breeding herd and in beef feedlot. Strict control measures should be implemented including quarantine and serological testing of transported animals, health management and effective vaccination of new herds.