Diagnosis of Congenital Bovine Viral Diarrhea Infection in Beef Cow- Calf Herd from Fence-Line Contact

A closed herd of 76 head of Angus and Gelbvieh X commercial cows experienced a series of late gestation abortions, congenital deformities, and weak calves in replacement heifers. History included fence-line contact with a neighboring farm from day 76 to 165 after the beginning of breeding season. The neighbor grazed feeder steers purchased from livestock markets.