After the Abstract: How does bovine leukosis affect cow-calf herds

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of bovine leukosis on cow-calf herds and related reproductive implications.

In this episode of Diving Into Diets on Bovine Science with BCI , Dr. Brad White and Dr. Todd Gunderson discuss a 2026 study on the high prevalence of bovine leukemia virus in cow-calf operations, implications for cow reproduction, culling, and calf weight. The conversation concludes there is not a great association between culling risk and pregnancy status associated with the ELISA test. Read the article here

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Brad White, Dr. Todd Gunderson

Topics covered

• bovine leukemia virus
• cow-calf operations
• reproduction
• culling
• calf weight

Keywords

• pregnancy status
• bovine leukemia
• cow-calf herds
• culling risk
• calf weight

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BCI

Books & works: 2026 study, ELISA test

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