Immunodeficiency Virus, Bovine

**Definition:** The type species of LENTIVIRUS, subgenus bovine lentiviruses (LENTIVIRUSES, BOVINE), found in cattle and causing lymphadenopathy, LYMPHOCYTOSIS, central nervous system lesions, progressive weakness, and emaciation. It has immunological cross-reactivity with other lentiviruses including HIV.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.820.650.589.500.400

**Synonyms:** - Bovine Immunodeficiency Virus - Bovine Immunodeficiency-Like Virus - BIV