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Herpesvirus
-virus morphology
-dsDNA
Bovine Herpesvirus
-types
-BHV 1.1 - infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
-BHV-1.2a/b - infectious pustular balanoposthitis/vulvovaginitis
Only antigenic type of Bovine Herpes Virus
-BHV 1.1 (Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR))
BHV
-sites of infection
Upper respiratory
-conjunctiva
-nasal
-tracheal
BHV
-pathogenesis
-replication in epithelial cells (rhinotracheitis)
-systemic cell spread (encephalitis)
-infection of fetus in females (abortion)
-latency in neurons (those infected for the first time)
-can become reactivated from latency
BHV
-primary lesions
-vesicles containing virus infected cells and debris
-can be seen in the esophagus of an infected neonatal calf

-Rednose from eroded vesicles
-conjunctivitis
BHV
-types causing genital lesions
-IPB (blanoposthitis)
-IPV (vulvovaginitis)
Typical IBR mucosal lesions
-adherent, whitish, necrotic material raised above the mucosal surface (vesicles)
IBR
-When does virus shedding occur
-slight dip in temperature
IBR
-important immune responses
-CMI
-IgG/IgA
BHV
-hallmark of why it is perpetuated in cattle populations
-latent infection
BHV
-how does the virus escape from host defenses?
-latency in trigeminal ganglia/sacral dorsal root ganglia
BHV
-where does replication take place?
-epithelial cells
BHV
-what causes reactivation from latency?
-stress
-Immunosuppression
-corticosteroids
BHV-1
-methods of virus transmission
-placenta
-AI
-Venereal (semen and vaginal secretion)
-Animal-animal contact (eye/nose discharge)
-vaccination
BHV-1 infection
-major complications
-Shipping fever
-abortions
BHV abortions
-when do they occur?
-usually last 4 months of gestation
Most important animal health concern of the US feedlot industry
-Bovine Respiratory Disease
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex
-components
-Stress
-Viral infection (IBR, BVDV, BRSV, Parainfluenza-3)
-Secondary bacteria infection (Mannheimia, Pasturella, Histophilus, Mycoplasma)
BHV
-methods of diagnosis
-PCR
-Virus isolation
-Immunofluorescence
-Western Blot
-ELISA
-Neutralization test
BHV-1
-methods of diagnosing viral antigen in tissue
-immunohistochemistry
-immunofluorescence
Titer
-definition
-a quantifiable amount of something
Serum neutralizing titer
-how to perform
-serially dilute patients serum
-add equal amts. of virus to each tube
-infect cultured cells
-last dilution that can prevent plaque formation is serum neutralizing titer
BHV-1
-differentials
-Upper respiratory lesions
-abortion
-vaginitis
-pneumonia (shipping fever)
-larynx (calf diphtheria)
-BVDV (oral ulcers, diarrhea, no dyspnea)
-keratitis (pink eye)
BHV-1
-vaccine types
-Live attenuated
-Subunit/DNA
-Adjuvants
-Inactivated/killed
-Combined approach
-Heterologous vectors expressing BHV-1 antigens
BHV-1
-routes of vaccination
-MLV (intranasal, intramuscular)
-Inactivated (Intramuscular)
BHV-1
-intranasal vaccine advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
-stimulates mucosal and systemic immunity
-less affected by maternal antibody

Disadvantages:
-Immunity not as long lasting as IM
-lower serum antibody titers
-difficult administration
BHV-1
-intramuscular vaccine advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
-longer lasting
-higher antibody levels

Disadvantages:
-susceptible to maternal antibody
BHV-1
-number of shots usually required for a killed vaccine
-2
BHV-1
-is there cell mediated immunity with inactivated vaccine?
-usually not
Paramyxovirus
-types (diseases)
-Paramyxovirus (Parainfluenza 3)
-Pneumovirus (Respiratory Syncytial virus)
-Morbilliviruses (Rinderpest)
Paramyxovirus
-virus morphology
-enveloped
-negative sense ssRNA
-helical nucleocapsid w/ herring bone appearance
Parainfluenza Virus
-affected species
-cattle (not as much anymore)
-sheep
Parainfluenza virus
-signs
-serous nasal discharge
-bronchotracheitis
-fibrinous pleuritis and pneumonia
Parainfluenza virus 3
-transmission
-respiratory route through aerosolized secretions
PI3
-how long can it be shed in nasal secretions
-8-10 days
PI3
-pathogenesis
Asymptomatic to interstitial pneumonia
-replicated in alveolar type 2 cells (decreased surfactant)
-lung can't inflate as easily
-leads to atelectasis of anterior lung lobes

Decreased bacterial clearance
-lysis of respiratory epithelium
-infection of macrophages
PI3
-how does it lead to shipping fever
-decreased bacterial clearance
PI3 immunity
-length of time
-short lived
PI3
-vaccination
-no standalone vaccine (some as part of a complex; shipping fever)
-incomplete protection
-maternal antibody can protect calves but can affect active immunization
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV)
-virus type
-paramyxovirus
BRSV
-virus morphology
-negative sense ssRNA
-enveloped
BRSV
-diseases/affects
-acute viral pneumonia/inflammation (interstitial pneumonia)
-secondary bacterial pneumonia (supperative bronchopneumonia)
-expiration blocked (emphysema)
-immune mediated damage (edema)
BRSV
-Pathogenesis
-transmitted by aerosolized secretions absorbed in respiratory tract
-replication in nasal epithelium/upper respiratory tract
-infection/manifestation in lower respiratory tract
BRSV
-clinical findings
-fever
-mucoid nasal discharge
-salivation
-increased rate of respiration (respiratory distress, mouth breathing, dyspnea)
-auscultation (lower respiratory disease)
BRSV
-auscultation findings
with virus infection only:
-interstitial emphysema
-small airway disease
-expiratory dyspnea

with virus and secondary bacterial infection:
-crackles/wheezes
BRSV
-typical scenario
-weaned 4-6 wks
-previously gained weight
-cold snap
-drop in feed consumption
-calves stand aside w/ head lowered, nasal/ocular discharge, fever, cough
Most common cause of outbreaks of respiratory disease in young dairy calves
-BRSV
BRSV
-diagnosis
-Virus Isolation (virus labile)
-Antigen detection (ELISA)
-Serology
-RT-PCR (most common)
BRSV
-post Mortem findings
-lungs full of fluid & air
-cranioventral consolidation with edema and emphysema in caudal lobes
BRSV
-prevention
-good husbandry (well ventilated housing)
-vaccination (MLV)