Bovine leucosis in Ireland

Ann Rech Vet. 1978;9(4):735-7.

Abstract

An abbatoir tumour survey showed that lymphosarcoma cases arose at a rate of approximately 2/100,000 cattle slaughtered. No multiple cases occurred in herds. A limited haematological survey showed no evidence of E.B.L. E.B.L. was made a notifiable disease in October 1977. Since then all tumour cases were back-traced and the herd of origin tested by A.G.I.D. test. All herds proved negative. A survey of herds containing imported cattle was started. To date seven herds containing Canadian Holsteins have proved positive serologically. Little spread of infection within the herds has taken place.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Ireland
  • Leukemia / epidemiology
  • Leukemia / veterinary*
  • Leukemia Virus, Bovine