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Although EBL is typically observed in cattle over 3 years old, several cases of EBL onset in cattle under 3 years old have been reported in Japan. The mechanism for EBL onset in young cattle remains unclear. Although genetic variation of BLV is limited, the variations could affect viral properties relating to BLV pathogenesis. The purpose of this study was to clarify relationship between early onset of EBL and BLV groups. Moreover, we also aimed to characterize BLV that cause early onset of EBL. Whole genome sequences of BLV in 72 EBL cattle under 3 years old and 50 EBL cattle over 3 years old were identified. Phylogenetic analysis showed that BLV was divided into 4 groups (A, B-1, B-2 and Other). The BLV from EBL cattle under 3 years old were mainly classified as group A and B-1, while those from EBL cattle over 3 years old were mainly included in group B-2. Common sequence of group A and B-1 was compared with those of group B-2. Specific sequences in LTRs,<jats:italic>gag-pro-pol<\/jats:italic>, env and<jats:italic>tax<\/jats:italic>gene regions were identified in these groups. Amino acid substitutions of Pro and Tax protein were predicted in those nucleotide sequences. 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