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BVD prevalence down 84% since 2013

May 23, 2018

Back in 2013, it became compulsory for farmers operating in the Republic of Ireland to tissue tag test calves born on their farms…

Almost 600 BVD-infected calves detected in 2018

April 27, 2018

Beef

Almost 600 BVD-infected calves have been detected in 2018 to date, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has confirmed.…

Is it too early to stop vaccinating against BVD?

March 29, 2018

As the spring calving season is well underway, BVD vaccination is taking place on many farms across Ireland. Eradicating BVD Progress has been…

UFU to be congratulated on agreement to ban PI cattle from meat plants

March 19, 2018

Opinion

The news that the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has reached an agreement with the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA) to ban Persistently…

Farmers still trying to rear BVD positive calves despite 80% failing

March 8, 2018

N.Ireland

A number of Northern Irish farmers have been enquiring about the best way to rear BVD persistently infected (PI) calves despite warnings that…

May too soon for BVD deadline, FFA warns

February 22, 2018

N.Ireland

A farming lobby body in Northern Ireland has said that the May deadline is too early for the slaughter of all Bovine viral…

BVD cattle ban secured across NI abattoirs

February 21, 2018

N.Ireland

An agreement has been reached with the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association to ban persistently infected (PI) cattle from slaughter plants, according to Ulster…

‘BVD testing labs must sign up to the Code of Practice’

February 5, 2018

Beef

Animal Health Ireland (AHI) must engage with all designated BVD testing laboratories and offer them the opportunity to sign up to the Code…

Further movement restrictions announced for BVD-status cattle

January 18, 2018

N.Ireland

Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have announced further measures to reduce the…

Creed confirms continued supports towards BVD eradication

December 13, 2017

Beef

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has confirmed the continuation of supports from his department for the early removal…

7 key BVD messages for farmers in 2018

December 12, 2017

Beef

Significant progress has been made this year towards the eradication of the BVD virus in Ireland, according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI). AHI…

Reduction in prevalence of BVD in 2017 benefits farmers to the tune of €75 million

December 12, 2017

Beef

The net benefit to farmers of the reduction in BVD prevalence in 2017 alone is estimated to be €75 million, according to Animal…

Just 0.1% of calves born in Ireland test positive for BVD so far this year

October 9, 2017

Beef

Just 0.1% of calves born in Ireland so far this year have tested positive for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), according to the Minister for…

NI farmers urged to submit BVD PI claims before October deadline

September 25, 2017

N.Ireland

Farmers will be disappointed that the BVD PI Removal Incentivisation Scheme is closing on September 30, the Deputy President of the Ulster Farmers’…

Over £100,000 paid for BVD calves in Northern Ireland

September 1, 2017

N.Ireland

£103,800 (€112,856) has been paid to farmers who have removed BVD-positive calves from their herds in Northern Ireland, the Livestock and Meat Commission…

Farmers who retain BVD-infected calves ‘pose a risk to the entire industry’

July 26, 2017

Beef

The minority of farmers who retain calves, which have tested positive for BVD, pose a risk to the entire industry, according to the Ulster…

UFU: ‘Farmers should not miss out on BVD scheme opportunity’

March 28, 2017

N.Ireland

Livestock farmers should ensure that they get into the BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea) Incentive Scheme, which targets the removal of BVD-infected animals. That’s…

What can farmers expect from a BVD herd investigation?

February 15, 2017

Dairy

Herds with calves that test positive for BVD in 2017 will be required to undergo a herd investigation by a trained vet of…

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