A review on evaluating epidemiological parameters influencing the prevalence of Bovine Herpes Virus-1 (BoHV-I) infection in cattle

This review article provides an overview of Bovine Herpes Virus-1 (BoHV-1), including its characteristics, viral genome, proteins, and the latency of the virus. There are various serological surveys, as well as antigen and antibody detection methods, for assessing risk factors and sero-prevalence for BoHV-1 infection, although only a few are well established. The rate of Bovine Herpes Virus-1 infection is examined through molecular detection of antigens using Polymerase Chain Reaction and the detection of antibodies through Enzyme Linked Immuno Assay in infected cattle, which may be asymptomatic yet continue to transmit the virus within the environment and to other susceptible animals. The prevalence of BoHV-1 virus infection in cattle can be assessed based on age, species, and breed, which can significantly influence the progression of the disease.