The Scottish Government, working with the BVD Advisory Group, are consulting on ‘phase 5’ of Scotland’s BVD eradication scheme. Since the introduction of Scotland's BVD eradication scheme the level of exposure has dropped significantly. The reduction is due to great efforts by cattle keepers and their vets to test cattle, identifying sources of BVD infection and removing them.
The BVD Advisory Group have agreed that there should be further restrictions on not negative herds to prevent disease spread. Particularly focusing on keepers that continue to retain PI animals or seem content not to investigate the cause of their not negative status.
Farmers’ views are essential to shaping this next phase 5. The consultation information is available at:
https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/animal-health-and-welfare/the-bovine-vir...
Or, telephone the ScotEID office on 01466 794323 for a printed copy of the consultation document.