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Wales unveils next BVD eradication action phase

New testing and pre-movement rules will lead to healthier and more profitable herds, says Welsh Gov

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
New legislation, shaped by the BVD Cymru Steering Group, sees Wales become the latest nation to commit to eliminating BVD
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New legislation, shaped by the BVD Cymru Steering Group, sees Wales become the latest nation to commit to eliminating BVD

The next phase of Wales' industry-led Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) eradication programme comes into force on July 1, which it hopes will lead to healthier and more productive herds. New legislation,...

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