Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis

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Recently, Indian Immunologicals (IIL) has launched India’s first indigenously developed glycoprotein E (gE) deleted DIVA marker vaccine against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR).

About Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis

• It is endemic in India and caused by Bovine Herpes Virus (BHV-1). 
• BoHV-1 is a member of the genus Varicellovirus in the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae,
• It is a disease of domestic and wild cattle.
• There are three forms: respiratory, genital and encephalitic, the first two are more common.
• Transmission: The disease is transmitted through the aerosol route and affects reproductive systems. It is also transmitted by semen from bulls to milch animals.
• Impacts on Bovines: Infertility, abortions and lower milk productivity are some of the major impacts of the disease.
• Treatment: There is no vaccine available in India and there is no specific treatment against this disease thus far. 

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Symptoms of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis

• It is characterised by clinical signs of the upper respiratory tract, such as a (muco)purulent nasal discharge, hyperaemia of the muzzle (red nose disease) and by conjunctivitis.
• Signs of general illness are fever, depression, inappetence, abortions and reduced milk yield.

Source: TH