Ann. Méd. Vét., 2002, 146 (4), pp 225 - 232 Characteristics of the immune system of the bovine fetus and neonate. Consequences for the prevention and diagnosis of viral infections.E. THIRY, F. SCHYNTS, M. LEMAIREAbstract :
In this review the characteristics of the immune system of the bovine fetus and neonate are presented. These characteristics are important for the prevention and diagnosis of viral infections. Three examples are illustrated in this review : direct and indirect consequences of the infection of the fetus by the bovine viral diarrhea virus ; guidelines for a prevention and diagnosis of this viral infection are given ; the infection of the neonate by rotaviruses where colostral immunity has a key role in the prevention of the disease ; the infection of the neonate by bovine herpesvirus 1 in the presence of colostral immunity which does not prevent latency and can lead to seronegative latent carriers after the disappearance of maternal antibodies. Get the PDF Contact person : etienne.thiry@ulg.ac.be |