Promoting improved ruminant health and welfare within Northern Ireland
The AHWNI office will be closed 12th & 15th of July. Herd owners are advised to store BVD samples in the fridge over these dates.
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Focus on hygiene to prevent transfer of BVD virus – AHWNI
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Focus on hygiene to prevent transfer of BVD virus – AHWNI
BVD Eradication Programme
The compulsory phase of a Northern Ireland BVD eradication programme began on 1st March 2016. The programme is based on testing ear punch samples collected using tissue sample-enabled official identity or management tags for BVD virus.