From 1st February 2026 - Mandatory BVD testing for all calves born to dams that were moved onto the holding during pregnancy.
If an in-calf heifer or cow moves onto your holding, its calf must be BVD antigen/virus tested and the result uploaded before it is 40 days old, or before it is moved off the holding – whichever occurs first. This requirement applies to calves born on or after 1st February 2026. These calves cannot leave the herd without an individual antigen/virus BVD negative status.
Failure to test these calves within the required timescale, will result in the holding status being downgraded to Not Negative (or Positive if a Persistently Infected animal is on the holding).
The most cost-effective way of BVD testing young calves is by tissue tagging.
• Order BVD management tags in advance
• Send samples to the lab promptly
• Max three tags advised per animal
Please note the above is in addition to your routine testing requirements.
From 1st February 2026 - Further restrictions for breeding herds that have not completed the Compulsory BVD Investigation (CBI) within the required 13 months of entering:
• Cattle movement/s onto the holding will be restricted
• The CPH will be publicly listed on ScotEID
For the official guidance on the BVD eradication scheme - https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-bvd-eradication-scheme