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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious disease which reduces the productivity and profitability of affected herds, as well as compromising animal welfare.

The Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Control Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 which came into force on 1st February 2025 gives DAERA powers to apply herd restrictions in specific circumstances to control BVD. Restrictions will be applied in...

The Department is seeking views on a proposal to introduce herd restrictions to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in Northern Ireland.

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, MLA, has announced the launch of new measures to support efforts to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in cattle.

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions to support the eradication of BVD and is asking interested organisations, groups and individuals to provide his...

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has consulted on its proposal to introduce legislation to make the testing of bovines for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) compulsory. The aim of the legislation is to...

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir MLA, is advising herd keepers that from 1 June 2025 Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) herd restrictions are being introduced for herds, with animals over 30...

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, MLA, is reminding herd keepers that from 1 February 2025, herds containing animals that have a positive Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) test result could be subject to...

Cattle that have not been tested for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) will be prohibited from moving to slaughterhouses from 01 September, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.

Equine Viral Encephalomyelitis is a disease which can be caused by several viruses (known as equine encephalitis viruses). Encephalomyelitis means inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Equine viral encephalomyelitis can be fatal, although some...

Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today announced further measures to reduce the spread of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD).

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is a venereal and respiratory disease which can affect horses, mules and donkeys. It is a notifiable disease in all stallions, and in mares that have been mated or inseminated within...

In October 2021 the European Commission introduced a new Export Health Certificate (EHC) for cattle moving between EU Member States, including moves from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. New requirements have to be...

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced plans to take enforcement action against herd keepers who breach the testing requirements of the 2016 BVD Order.

DAERA is to introduce new movement restrictions for breeding age females in herds where a Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) positive animal has been detected.

Following the announcement in July by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA, cattle that have not been tested for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) will be prohibited from moving to slaughterhouses with effect from 01 September.

Guidance for authorised Private Veterinary Practitioners

If your herd meets the requirements of Establishment Free from BVD this will reduce the testing and quarantine which may otherwise be needed before exporting animals to an EU Member State with an approved BVD...

Information and Guidance leaflet to help spot and prevent the spread of Equine Viral Arteritis ( EVA)

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is reminding herd keepers that the next phase of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) controls will take effect from 1 February 2026.