April 21, 2021 9:32 pm The EU’s new Animal Health Law, which brings Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) into legislation for the first time, will have implications for Northern Ireland’s eradication programme. Just under a third (31.6%) of Northern Ireland herds currently do not meet the required criteria to be considered BVD-free. Animal Health Law The Animal Health Law regulates transmissible animal diseases and is applicable from today (April 21, 2021). The extensive regulation is designed to promote the competitiveness and trading of animals and animal products by preventing and eradicating s...