Cheaper BVD test option for 47,083 herds

Herdowners can use the www.icbf.com website to see if all their animals have a direct or indirect negative BVD status — which could entitle them to cheaper BVD testing.

Glanbia has advised members they can avail of BVD testing via Enfer Laboratories of €2.60 if they have negative herd status (NHS), compared to €3.40 in non-NHS herds.

As of January 13, 58% of dairy herds (10,223) and 60% of beef herds (36,860) nationally have attained NHS status.