Free CHV-1 Exposure Protocol for Breeders (PDF)
Free CHV-1 Exposure Protocol for Breeders (PDF)
Description
A written, veterinarian-led response for canine herpesvirus (CHV-1) exposure in breeding dams.
Canine herpesvirus often causes little or no illness in adult dogs. The risk changes when a previously unexposed dam is infected late in pregnancy, or when newborn puppies are exposed in their first weeks of life.
This 12-page protocol is the framework we use at Stokeshire. It covers:
the six-week CHV Critical Protection Window
what to do in the first 24 hours after an exposure
how to read PCR and antibody results
neonatal red flags
whelping biosecurity
a blank CHV Exposure Record
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Operational framework, not veterinary advice. Review with a veterinarian experienced in canine reproduction before adopting as your kennel SOP.
Isolate early. Verify carefully. Protect the pregnancy. Protect the litter. Escalate neonatal concerns immediately.
The first 24 hours
What counts as an exposure, how to isolate the dam, and exactly what to tell your reproductive veterinarian the same day.
Reading test results
What PCR and antibody results can and cannot tell you, and why no single negative test clears a dog.
Neonatal red flags
The signs that make a newborn puppy an emergency, and why you do not watch overnight.
The exposure record
A blank case record to complete for every suspected event, from exposure date to veterinary conclusion.
Inside the 12 pages
- The six-week CHV Critical Protection Window, three weeks before whelping through three weeks after
- Pregnancy management, whelping biosecurity, and handler personnel flow
- Why colostrum matters and why puppies stay with the dam by default
- What to do if one puppy becomes sick, or if a puppy dies
- Return from isolation, breeding status after CHV, and a prevention standard for every dam
- Current vaccine status in the United States
Who it is for
Professional breeders who want a written, veterinarian-led response ready before they need it. It is the protocol we use in our own program at Stokeshire Designer Doodles, Wisconsin Licensed Breeder #514401-DS.
Read the companion article: Canine Herpesvirus in Breeding Dams.
This protocol is an operational framework for professional breeders. It does not replace examination, diagnosis, test interpretation, or treatment by a veterinarian or veterinary reproduction specialist. Review it with a veterinarian experienced in canine reproduction before adopting it as your kennel SOP. Questions: hello@wisconsindesignerdoodles.com