51AVÊÓÆµ

How to identify, manage and prevent BVD

Vaccination, tag testing and biosecurity are identified as key to preventing BVD across UK dairy farms

clock • 5 min read
For herds with calves showing BVD symptoms, youngstock should be blood tested to see if a BVD infection is present.
Image:

For herds with calves showing BVD symptoms, youngstock should be blood tested to see if a BVD infection is present.

One of the biggest diseases facing the UK cattle industry, infecting at least 27% of dairy herds in Wales, is BVD. READ NOW: Opportunity to bring down mastitis infection rate A highly contagious...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

NEW HOLLAND T4.75

£±Ê°¿´¡

CASEIH FARMALL 55A

£±Ê°¿´¡

2023 Valtra N155A

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Dairy

NFU Scotland urges buyers to avoid 'knee-jerk' milk price cuts

NFU Scotland urges buyers to avoid 'knee-jerk' milk price cuts

Arla drops its October milk price by 1.7ppl

clock 01 October 2025 • 2 min read
Attention to detail needed for autumn silage cuts

Attention to detail needed for autumn silage cuts

The resumption of grass growth in autumn could be a godsend for farmers facing forage shortages this winter, but this grass needs to be maximised

clock 01 October 2025 • 3 min read
Dairy farmers join forces to add value to milk in Germany

Dairy farmers join forces to add value to milk in Germany

Direct marketing and on-farm consumer talks prove beneficial for German dairy farm partners

Chris McCullough
clock 01 October 2025 • 5 min read