Ok, so what is so special about having an "all" negative BVDV alpaca herd? For me I am happy not to have the worry this spring of the new crias being born P.I. (persistently Infected). I also know none of my females have been exposed. Yes, this does mean we most likely will not participate in shows now. I will miss that aspect, but I am not willing to take a chance of unknown risks to my animals for a ribbon. I will miss the socialization, but that's life for now. I love my animals far too much to take risks I don't need to.
Since working with cattle most of my life I saw the devastion of BVDV in herds. I am hoping that my friends will find their animals to be negative as well. At least, no P.I.'s in their herd. Don't get me wrong...positive antibodies is not bad, but I would rather not have had "any" exposure at all. We have continued our biosecurity with some added features. This is just a fact of the ag. business. Take care!
Annie:)
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