Ban on movements of untested BVD animals
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging its members to take note that the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will be banning cattle that have not been tested for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), from being moved to slaughterhouses from 1 September. It will also be an offence to have possession of an untested animal that has been moved in breach of the BVD Eradication Scheme Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (the BVD Order).
Tuesday, 3rd August 2021, 8:22 am
UFU deputy president William Irvine said: “BVD is a highly contagious disease. It’s vital that herd keepers ensure all animals are tested within 20 days of birth or arriving on the farm, to not only protect their own herd but neighbouring herds too. It also ensures that not only are farmers complying with legal requirements, but that all animals remain eligible for slaughter for the duration of their lifespan.
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