BVD Herd Restrictions
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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious disease which reduces the productivity and profitability of affected herds, as well as compromising animal welfare
A public consultation was carried out by the Department in Autumn 2022. The consultation document sought views on proposals to impose herd restrictions as a further disease control measure to reduce BVD levels in NI. By contributing to BVD eradication, the introduction of herd restrictions is expected to have an overall positive impact on rural communities, and lead to the increased productivity and profitability of cattle farms.