Bovine Leukaemia Virus Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What are the two types of Bovine Leukaemia, which is most common and which carries the poorer prognosis?	Bovine lymphosarcoma Persistent lymphocytosis 2/3 BLV cases are lymphosarcoma Lymphosarcoma is malignant and more commonly fatal		Link to Article
How can vets spread BLV infection?	By transferring contaminated blood between animals during surgeries, vaccinations and husbandry procedures such as dehorning.		Link to Article
What is the most common sign of early bovine lymphosarcoma?	Lymph node enlargement		Link to Article
What sequelae are thought to cause the sudden deaths seen in bovine lymphosarcoma?	Abomasal ulcer rupture Adrenal gland involvement		Link to Article
What is the clinical definition of Persistent lymphocytosis?	An increase in total lymphocyte count by three times the normal standard deviation, for at least three months.		Link to Article
What is the official standard test approved by most governments for screening of BLV?	Agar Gel Immunodiffusion (AGID)		Link to Article
What is found at post-mortem in cattle with BLV?	Multiple firm white tumours, in any organ, but most commonly the kidneys, thymus, liver, spleen and lymph nodes.		Link to Article