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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 14 March 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 12 March 2026

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

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

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ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

Turnaround time from birth to passport being issued was 13.1 days last week, according to the ICBF.

NEWS 17 January 2026

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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 January 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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