Biosecurity, Testing and Immunization:
Keys to a successful BVDV control or prevention plan
FREE WEBINAR
This webinar is now available on demand!
RACE Continuing Education Credit Available
Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus is a nagging problem with economic consequences. Refresh your approach through a comprehensive management plan, new information on BVD persistently infected calves and reviewing tips on vaccination programs. Join Dr. Victor Cortese from Zoetis and Dr. Paul Walz of Auburn University at 2 p.m. Central on March 19, as they share steps to control BVD through biosecurity, testing and immunization. With so many avenues of BVD transmission, the work to control the risk begins with biosecurity, followed by the importance of taking the time to test as well as establishing a strong vaccination protocol for the cow herd.
This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. A Certificate of Attendance will be sent within two weeks for webinar attendees who view the entire webinar.
Speakers:
Dr. Victor Cortese
Director for Cattle Immunology and Biologicals
Zoetis
Dr. Victor Cortese is known as one of the world’s foremost experts in cattle immunology and serves Zoetis as the Director for Cattle Immunology and Biologicals. He has researched and published numerous articles about viral infections, immunology and dairy calf management. He holds diplomat status with an emphasis in dairy as part of the American Board of Veterinarian Practitioners. He earned his degree in veterinary medicine from Michigan State University, followed by a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Saskatchewan.
Dr. Paul Walz
Coordinator of Animal Health Research
Auburn University
Dr. Paul Walz is the Coordinator of Animal Health Research in the section of food animal medicine in the departments of clinical sciences and pathobiology at Auburn University. His primary research focus is BVD infection in cattle, improving diagnostics for BVD and evaluating the pathophysiology of disease associated with this viral infection of cattle. Dr. Walz earned his degree in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University, following two years in a mixed animal practice in Michigan, he returned to Michigan State University for residency in food, animal medicine, surgery and production medicine. He holds a master’s degree and PhD and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and Large Animal Medicine.
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