This document summarizes a study on risk factors for bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) infection in cattle in Tamil Nadu, India. The objectives were to assess the current BVD status, identify associated risk factors, and develop a computer-based forecasting system. Blood samples were collected from 500 cattle across 62 farms and tested for BVD antibodies. The results found a 13.2% animal-level and 27.14% farm-level seropositivity. Identified risk factors for higher BVD infection included greater distance between farms, older animal age, larger farm size, and frequent animal purchases. A computer-based forecasting model was developed to analyze risk factors, assess infection probability, and avoid future risks.
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Herd level risk factors for bovine viral diarrhoea infection in cattle
1. HERD-LEVEL RISK FACTORS FOR BOVINE VIRAL
DIARRHOEA INFECTION IN CATTLE OF TAMIL NADU
Dr.S.Krishna Kumar, Ph.D.,
Department of Veterinary Medicine,
Veterinary College and Research Institute,
Orathanadu -614625
2. OBJECTIVES
? To assess the present status of bovine viral
diarrhoea (BVD) in cattle of Tamil Nadu
? To assess the risk factors associated with
Bovine viral diarrhoea
? Developing computer based forecasting
system
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10. Risk factors in BVD infection
HIGHER DISTANCE
BETWEEN FARMS
HIGHER AGE
HF X
LESSER DISTANCE BETWEEN FARM
AND MANURE PIT
URBAN HIGHER FARM SIZE
MASTITIS
FREQUENT PURCHASE
LOCAL FARMER MID GESTATION
11. Computer based forecasting model
? Collection and analysis of sample
? Correlation of risk factors to BVD infection
? Analysis of algorithm
? Ranking model for risk factors
? Probability assessment at farm level
? Avoiding of risk factors
? Calculation of economic loss
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