Less time to claim high PI incentive in BVD scheme

Major changes have been announced for farms where calves test positive or inconclusive for BVD.

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has announced increased financial support in 2017 for early removal of PI (persistently infected) calves, including dairy crosses and dairy bulls for the first time.

Farmers will get €150 if female dairy and dairy cross PI calves are removed within 21 days of the first positive or inconclusive test; or €35 if removed between day 22 and 35.