Importance of continuous monitoring of bovine leukaemia virus infection on farms in bovine leukaemia virus‐endemic areas of Japan

Despite heightened awareness among farmers regarding livestock quarantine, consistent and long-term control of BLV infections remains challenging. The results underscore the necessity of expert-guided management strategies tailored to BLV control, informed by ongoing infection monitoring. This study highlights husbandry management factors, including barn structure and cattle boarding practices, and provides new insights into the transmission routes of BLV in Japan.