BVD Earnotch Testing

We are a designated testing laboratory for The BVD National Eradication Programme in Ireland. We provide you with an efficient turnaround of results with a hassle free service. Samples are tested using either the ELISA or PCR method.

“BVD virus is the cause of an important viral disease of cattle that is estimated to cost Irish farmers around €102M each year.” – Animal Health Ireland 

We test both blood, ear tissue and milk samples for the National BVD Eradication Programme.

Turnaround time 2-3 working days

We accept the following tag types:

Allflex Tags
Cormac Tags
Datamar Tags

Table of Collection points  – save on posting of samples

Pricing:

€3.50 Including VAT Per sample Top up account online

€3.35 Including VAT Per sample (Payment through your Co-op)

Carbery, Dairygold and North Cork Creamery suppliers can avail of testing with payments deducted through their Co-op accounts. BVD testing payment can be set up via deduction from your milk account.

New Customer: 

To sign up to BVD testing with us please complete this form.

BVD Payments:

All BVD testing is to be paid for in advance of testing. We encourage you to keep your BVD account in credit to ensure that your results are not delayed as samples will be held until payment is received.

Sending Samples:

Samples can be sent to our laboratory by either of the following ways;

Post to Animal Health Laboratories, Shinagh House, Dunmanway Road, Bandon, Co. Cork P72TY31 – Please ensure the correct postage is used – please see here for An Post pricing and here for post and packaging guidelines.

BVD collection points Spring 2026: this is currently being updated as new collection points are added 

• Riverview Vets, Bandon
• McLaughlin’s Vets, Bandon

For further information on the National BVD Eradication Program please see Animal Health Ireland

 

 

 

 

 

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