We asked for the views of the public on proposals for the next phase of the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Scheme – proposals which have been designed to progress further towards eradication of BVD.
The consultation attracted 25 responses in total – 23 online and 2 via email.
The vast majority of respondents acknowledged the need for the BVD control strategy to be taken forward towards eradication. There were some concerns around potential costs and movement restrictions. Further guidance on biosecurity was strongly recommended by the respondents.
We have published a Summary of Responses to the Consultation document. Noting the feedback received, DEFA will further develop the proposed changes to the BVD Scheme.
View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.
BVD virus causes a complex of diseases in cattle, the most important of which can interfere with reproduction, affect the unborn calf and ultimately lead to fatal mucosal disease. BVD virus can also cause enteritis during transient infection, which is usually mild but is occasionally severe enough to cause death, even in adult cattle. Transient BVD virus infection is also associated with significant suppression of disease resistance, contributing to outbreaks of other disease such as pneumonia or scours.
Benefits of BVD control and eradication
The Department now wishes to consult on the following proposals for the next phase of the scheme to progress further towards eradication that would aim to:
We will provide a summary of the consultation responses by the end of January 2018.
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