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IBR in cattle: Symptoms, testing methods and vaccination advice for dairy farmers

A strong vaccination protocol is key to preventing and controlling infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) infections on-farm

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
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Well-ventilated sheds can help mitigate against iIBR, which can spread through the air
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Well-ventilated sheds can help mitigate against iIBR, which can spread through the air

Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a highly infectious and contagious virus, affecting most dairy herds in the UK, with studies in south west England showing 83% of unvaccinated dairy herds were...

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