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Increased BVD payment of €320/suckler calf 'falls well short' – ICSA

ICSA has said that compensation levels would need to be at least double the updated rates to reflect today's market values.

NEWS 12 March 2026

Increased BVD payment of €320/suckler calf 'falls well short' – ICSA

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Positive signs of lower BVD prevalence

Positive signs of lower BVD prevalence

NEWS 11 March 2026

BVD compensation increases announced by Minister Heydon

BVD compensation increases announced by Minister Heydon

NEWS 11 March 2026

IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

NEWS 9 March 2026

ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

NEWS 14 February 2026

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Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

Farmers claimed samples that were sent for the NGP and the BVD programme have still not arrived at labs for processing up to three weeks after being posted.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

Despite an increase in 2025, Ireland is still very close to BVD eradication.

NEWS 14 January 2026

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance has identified a fatal co-infection of BVD and IBR in purchased cattle.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Stricter BVD measures to be applied in Northern Ireland

Stricter BVD measures to be applied in Northern Ireland

The measures aim to contribute to the eradication of BVD in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Plans for BVD freedom under way

Plans for BVD freedom under way

The BVD technical working group is preparing for Ireland to be BVD-free and is looking at how disease surveillance will then take place.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 14 January 2026

An Post increases the cost of sample postage by 19%

An Post increases the cost of sample postage by 19%

Farmers face increased postage charges as An Post increase the price of posting tissue samples to BVD and genotyping testing labs.

CALVES 14 January 2026

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