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NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

NEWS 7 May 2026

Livestock exhibitors alive to disease threats

Livestock exhibitors alive to disease threats

BLANK 6 May 2026

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

NEWS 6 May 2026

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

NEWS 8 April 2026

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AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

Any pregnant animal can contract BVD. However, heifers are particularly vulnerable as they tend to have lower immunity.

NEWS 9 March 2026

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 9 March 2026

Schemes update: higher BVD payment confined to calves removed within 10 days

Schemes update: higher BVD payment confined to calves removed within 10 days

The payment rate for a BVD-positive animal removed between day 11 and day 21 of the first positive or inconclusive test result remains at €30 per head.

NEWS 9 March 2026

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

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 9 March 2026

Positive signs of lower BVD prevalence

Positive signs of lower BVD prevalence

Programme results for the first nine weeks of 2025 show the number of BVD-positive animals reducing from 134 head to 93 head

NEWS 9 March 2026

BVD compensation increases announced by Minister Heydon

BVD compensation increases announced by Minister Heydon

Compensation for a dairy-breed animal is increased from €160 to €200 and from €220 to €320 for a beef-breed animal, under the programme changes.

NEWS 9 March 2026

IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

The IFA is seeking increased BVD PI compensation, as well as full funding of test costs.

NEWS 9 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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