We purchased some animals and one of them was losing body condition. So, we had the vet pull blood on her. The results came back positive for Bovine Leukemia and Bluetongue. This cow had a heifer calf in February. Since we're trying to build up our herd, we would like to keep her heifer, if possible. Our questions are:
• Is there a chance that the calf could be negative for Bovine Leukemia even though her mother tested positive?
• Also, how long after weaning do we need to wait to get accurate blood test results on the calf?
We're taking the mother and a steer calf to the sale barn, and we're torn between also taking the heifer calf to the sale barn or holding her for testing in the hope that she might be negative. She's a beautiful calf. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
• Is there a chance that the calf could be negative for Bovine Leukemia even though her mother tested positive?
• Also, how long after weaning do we need to wait to get accurate blood test results on the calf?
We're taking the mother and a steer calf to the sale barn, and we're torn between also taking the heifer calf to the sale barn or holding her for testing in the hope that she might be negative. She's a beautiful calf. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.