Characterization of Bovine Neutrophils Exposed to Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus

Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus causes immunosuppression in infected animals. The specific mechanisms in which the virus suppresses neutrophil function is being researched. Current findings indicate that neutrophils may be stimulated to undergo apoptosis by BVDV as neutrophils showed signs of cell shrinkage and chromatin condensation 1 hour after infection.