Full course description
Course Overview:
Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is widely prevalent in U.S. dairy and beef herds and often goes unrecognized because most infections are subclinical. This course features a recorded webinar presented by Phil Durst of Michigan State University. He reviews the epidemiology, immune effects, and economic impact of BLV and outlines practical testing and management strategies to reduce transmission and herd-level impact.
Learning Outcomes:
Individuals who complete this course will be able to:
-Describe the subclinical nature of BLV in cattle herds.
-Explain how BLV affects immune function.
-Interpret ELISA and PCR results, including proviral load.
-Outline a plan to reduce BLV transmission and herd impact.
Topics:
Measuring BLV Makes Management Possible
Course Facilitator:
Craig A. Payne, DVM, MS
Materials:
This course contains:
- A recorded webinar and full transcript covering the topic
- A five-question quiz required for CE credit
- An optional course evaluation survey
Length:
38 minutes
Department:
Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education
Credit:
This course is approved for 0.5 hours of veterinary continuing education (CE) credit by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
Audience:
Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Students
Accommodations
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. All requests must be made a minimum of 14 days before course start date. MU Extension will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
Cancellations and Refund Requests
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