BVD programme update`

Dr David Graham, Programme Manager for Biosecure Diseases, Animal Health Ireland.

Since the beginning of the compulsory phase of the BVD eradication programme, over 2 million samples have been tested. Of these, 98.05% were negative, 0.77% positive,

0.03% inconclusive and 1.12% empty on initial sampling (as of 16th September 2013). Overall 97.8% of all calves registered in 2013 have been tested.