Testing for Schmallenberg Virus

What is it about?

This publication describes variation in seroprevalence in geographically close diary cattle herds during the initial phase of the Schmallenberg virus outbreak in the UK

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Why is it important?

This paper highlighted to veterinarians and farmers that bulk milk tank tests for Schmallenberg Virus exposure will only tell you if some animals in the herd have been exposed. To get an idea of whether individual animals have been exposed (presumed immune) you really need to test the individual animals