What is BVDV testing?

What is BVDV testing?

BVD Testing. BvDv (bovine viral diarrhea virus) is a disease with devastating economic consequences. Just one infected animal can result in a full-scale livestock epidemic within a very short period of time.

Why choose farmfarmlab diagnostics for BVD testing?

Farmlab Diagnostics is accredited to ISO17025 standard for the provision of BVD testing on ear notch samples and has been designated by Animal Health Ireland as an approved laboratory for diagnostic testing on ear notch samples under the National BVD eradication programme.

Can you test for BVD-Pi in the lab?

We’ve been testing for BVD-PI in our lab for almost 15 years. Here are some of the benefits of our lab based testing: Simple ear notch collection (free notcher the first time you test with us). Same day results for samples received before noon (Mon-Fri). Next day if received after noon.

How do you test for BVD in calves?

BVD Testing Method. At Farmlab Diagnostics we use a PCR Testing Method for detection of BVD in ear notches. This is recognised as being a highly sensitve way of detecting BVD in ear notch samples from young calves. PCR based test methods are unaffected by maternally derved antibodies from the mother’s colostrum.

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