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BVD

BVD campaign leading to 'significant reductions' in antibiotic use

BVD

2 months ago

BVD campaign leading to 'significant reductions' in antibiotic use

The ongoing BVD eradication campaign is already delivering animal health benefits across Ireland’s dairy and beef sectors.

Eradicating BVD across island of Ireland 'priority' for stakeholders

Beef

2 months ago

Eradicating BVD across island of Ireland 'priority' for stakeholders

The eradication of BVD remains the number one priority for Animal Health Ireland (AHI). And the clock is ticking.

Reduced BVD restriction threshold from June in NI

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Reduced BVD restriction threshold from June in NI

Herd keepers are being reminded that the threshold for applying BVD herd restrictions is to reduce from next month.

Vets to update on BVD at cross-border public meeting

BVD

2 months ago

Vets to update on BVD at cross-border public meeting

A major cross-border public meeting will take place on bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) this month.

Ireland 'on the cusp of BVD freedom' - AHI

Agri Politics

2 months ago

Ireland 'on the cusp of BVD freedom' - AHI

The national programme for tackling BVD "has delivered”, with Ireland “on the cusp of BVD freedom” according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI).

Greenways

2 months ago

Committee to discuss impact of CPO use for greenways

The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will hear about the impacts of greenways, railways and road projects on farmers.

Committee to discuss impact of CPO use for greenways

Dairy

2 months ago

Numbers of BVD-positive herds on a downward trend

The number of bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD)-positive herds has decreased by nearly 8% since this time last year.

Numbers of BVD-positive herds on a downward trend

Rural Life

3 months ago

AHI launches first 'National Biosecurity Week' ahead of breeding

Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has launched what it called the first ever 'National Biosecurity Week' ahead of breeding season.

AHI launches first 'National Biosecurity Week' ahead of breeding

Dairy

3 months ago

Are your vaccinations up to date ahead of breeding?

Ahead of breeding, a number of boosters may be required, as vaccinations play an important role on dairy farms.

Are your vaccinations up to date ahead of breeding?

Agri-Business

3 months ago

AHI: Higher risk of BVD infection for some herds

Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is urging farmers to ramp up biosecurity measures to help stamp out bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD).

AHI: Higher risk of BVD infection for some herds

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Advice for NI farmers as BVD restriction changes in place

There are new BVD movement restrictions in place on breakdown herds and on individual females in those herds over 12 months of age.

Advice for NI farmers as BVD restriction changes in place

Agri-Business

4 months ago

BVD payment increase 'falls well short of what is required' - ICSA

There has been reaction from the farm organisations to the announcement of changes to the bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) Financial Support Programme.

BVD payment increase 'falls well short of what is required' - ICSA

Agri-Business

4 months ago

BVD valuations and processes 'underfunded and ineffective' - farm org

A farm organisation has described bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) valuations and processes as...

BVD valuations and processes 'underfunded and ineffective' - farm org

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Minister announces increase in BVD financial supports

Minister Martin Heydon has announced changes to the BVD Financial Support Programme for animals disclosed as positive in 2025.

Minister announces increase in BVD financial supports

Schemes

4 months ago

Farmers seek 'immediate increase' in BVD compensation

Farmers are seeking an "immediate increase" in compensation for bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) persistently infected calves.

Farmers seek 'immediate increase' in BVD compensation

N.Ireland

5 months ago

New BVD movement restrictions in NI from March

New movement restrictions are being introduced for breeding‑age females in herds where a BVD positive animal has been detected in Northern Ireland.

New BVD movement restrictions in NI from March

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Farmers urged to 'act fast' on BVD this spring

This busy spring calving season, AHI is urging industry to work together to "finish the job" on bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) eradication.

Farmers urged to 'act fast' on BVD this spring

N.Ireland

5 months ago

Stricter BVD measures to be applied in NI from February

DAERA has reminded herd keepers that the next phase of BVD controls will take effect from February 1 in Northern Ireland.

Stricter BVD measures to be applied in NI from February

Beef

7 months ago

BVD calf compensation rates unchanged since 2019

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been called on to increase the...

BVD calf compensation rates unchanged since 2019

Beef

7 months ago

AHI hopeful compensation rates for BVD positive calves can rise

Animal Health Ireland is hopeful compensation rates paid for calves that test positive for BVD will increase to reflect current market value.

AHI hopeful compensation rates for BVD positive calves can rise

Beef

7 months ago

Pre-movement test set for herds with BVD positive calves in 2026

Herds with a confirmed case of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) will see major restrictions introduced from 2026 as part of a new action plan.

Pre-movement test set for herds with BVD positive calves in 2026

Agri-Business

7 months ago

Cross-border BVD awareness campaign launched

A joint cross-border bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) awareness campaign has started.

Cross-border BVD awareness campaign launched

N.Ireland

8 months ago

NI farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures

Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) is encouraging farmers to check that all calves...

NI farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures

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