BVD

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

IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

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ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

NEWS 14 February 2026

Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

NEWS 11 February 2026

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

NEWS 4 February 2026

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 January 2026

New NI movement restrictions on 1 February

New NI movement restrictions on 1 February

From 1 February 2026, herds in Northern Ireland with a positive or inconclusive test result will have immediate movement restrictions put in place

CALVES 7 January 2026

Posting BVD and genotyping samples to increase by 55c per envelope this spring

Posting BVD and genotyping samples to increase by 55c per envelope this spring

The cost of sending a large envelope has risen by 55c, from €2.95 to €3.50.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

"We can’t lose sight of the progress that has been made" on BVD, says Animal Health Ireland CEO Patrick Donohoe.

NEWS 7 January 2026

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