“…Commingling or introducing new cattle [ 36 , 37 , 53 , 54 , 55 ], purchasing cattle [ 38 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 ], and direct contact with neighboring farms [ 41 ] increased the risk of BVDV detection, likely due to increased potential for pathogen spread. The type and size of herd were also associated with prevalence of BVDV, with certain breeds [ 42 , 63 , 65 ], larger herds [ 43 , 52 , 58 , 62 , 63 , 66 , 72 , 73 , 74 ], and the presence of PI cattle in the pen [ 75 ] leading to higher prevalence. Again, this may reflect both the complex factors related to infection dynamics and the influence of detection methods.…”