Knowledge gaps impacting the development of bovine viral diarrhea virus control programs in the United States

Julia F. Ridpath Virus and Prion Diseases of Livestock Research Unit, National Animal Disease Center, USDA, Agriculture Research Service, Ames, IA 50010.

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Robert W. Fulton Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078.

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Contributor Notes

Dr. Ridpath's present address is Virus and Prion Diseases of Livestock Research Unit, National Animal Disease Center/ARS/USDA, PO Box 70, 2300 Dayton Ave, Ames, IA 50010.

Dr. Ridpath presently receives support from South Dakota State University, Cattle Stats, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Alpaca Research Foundation, and IDEXX Laboratories.

Dr. Fulton presently receives support from Pfizer Animal Health, National Animal Diseases Center, IDEXX Laboratories, Elanco Animal Health, and Pfizer Animal Health.

Mention of trade names or commercial products in this article is solely for the purpose of providing specific information and does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the USDA.

Address correspondence to Dr. Ridpath (julia.ridpath@ars.usda.gov).
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