Detection rate of bovine viral diarrhea virus in dairy calves with capture-ELISA

The aim of this study was to detect bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) from calves in Chonbuk province. Blood samples were taken from ninety-two dairy calves. Capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect BVDV. BVDV were detected in eight out of ninety-two (8.6%) dairy calves. BVDV were detected in one of twenty five of female calves and one of twenty three of male calves of 4 months old, whereas in the 5 months age group, BVDV were detected in four of twenty three of female calves and two of twenty one of male calves. There were no significant differences (p>0.05) in the detection rate of BVDV on the basis of sex. On the other hand, ages of calves had significant differences (p<0.05) on the prevalence of BVDV.