BVD is not a reportable disease in Texas or Louisiana. BVD affects cattle and other ruminants. The great news is that BVD is not transmissible to humans. It most commonly affects cattle between 6 months and 2 years of age.
In Texas, if you have a BVDV- PI animal, you must disclose this status to a buyer, in writing, prior to or at the time of the sale. BVDV-PI is an animal with a persistent infection.
Clinical Signs in Adult cattle:
Clinical Signs in Calves:
**Most cases are seen in cattle 6 months to 2 years of age