What is the MSU BLV Team currently up to?
Preparation for the 6th Annual All Things BLV Conference on Oct. 22, 2021
This conference is planned as a hybrid meeting. Contact Tasia Kendrick for information on how you can attend virtually.
BLV Infection Influences Incidence and Severity of Other Diseases
Dr. Bo Norby and PhD Student Chris Kellogg are wrapping up their current research project. Their ongoing study has collected samples and followed groups of cattle across multiple Michigan dairy farms to investigate the vaccine (Anti-E. coli J5 Bacterin) efficacy and incidence of other clinical diseases due to immune system dysregulation caused by BLV.
Determining Onset of BLV in Dairy Heifers
Dr. Tasia Kendrick and PhD Student Maddy Sokacz have just started a research project aimed at identifying when dairy young stock contract BLV. The goal of this project is to not only identify when initial infection occurs, but also how it effects longevity of that individual within the herd. In addition, they will continue tracking whole herd prevalence profiles.
Other Official BLV News
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Sharing experiences managing Bovine Leukemia Virus during 2023 International All Things BLV Conference
Published on January 25, 2024
During the 2023 International All Things BLV Conference at Michigan State University, two veterinarians and a dairy herd owner shared their experiences managing herds with Bovine Leukemia Virus. -
Moving to zero bovine leukemia virus – A project summary
Published on July 29, 2022
What does it take to reduce the prevalence of a common disease in cattle? The project that provided a roadmap to eradicate BLV. -
Moving to zero prevalence of bovine leukosis
Published on June 2, 2021
Taking on a seemingly intransient disease can be a winning battle with new tools provided through grants from the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture. -
MSU researchers receive grants to study dairy cattle health
Published on August 3, 2020
$500K grants will be used to study BLV, dairy cow reproduction -
Initiative driving support of Michigan's animal agriculture industries
Published on February 1, 2020
MSU and animal agriculture commodity organizations partner to address industry’s most pressing challenges.
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