Kajian serologis Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) pada sapi potong impor di daerah Jawa Barat

Abstract

Bovine viral diarrhea is a strategic infectious disease that should be concerned and priority controlled in Indonesia. BVD is a disease that can affect productivity and population growth of cattle. The aim of this study was to know the serological analysis of BVD on imported cattle in West Java. This research used 474 samples of blood serum from Australia’s cattle in Cianjur, Subang, Bogor, and Bandung. BVD virus test used ELISA method. The result of this study showed 67.51 % seropositive BVD in West Java. Confirmation test with PCR and controlling method should be done in order to control the imported cattle.