Key learnings to prevent BVD breakdrowns on-farm
Funded vet visits are now focused on BVD management and farmers can arrange visits with their usual vet, with resources being made available for testing and developing a BVD plan on-farm.
04 July 2023
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4 min read
Annual Health & Welfare Review launched with a focus on BVD
In 2022, the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway will be launched as part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI); the culmination of more than two years’ worth of research and co-design between farmers, vets and Defra specialists.
17 February 2022
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5 min read
Why are some farmers still retaining PI animals?
Now in its sixth year, the Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health BVD survey provides an interesting snapshot of how the UK is faring in its bid to control BVD. Katie Jones looks at the survey results.
07 April 2021
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6 min read
Extent of milk losses experienced due to unseen BVD revealed
Farmers from all parts of the UK are reporting a positive impact on many areas of cattle health since embarking on BVD eradication programmes. And with the extension of funding for BVD Stamp it Out in England until June 2021, accompanied by a target of an additional 2,500 herds signing up, hopefully more farmers will see the benefits soon.
01 February 2021
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4 min read
