Farmers in Teesdale have halved the incidence of bovine viral diarrhoea over the past three years, improving herd health and boosting profits. Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the most damaging cattle diseases in the UK, often causing heavy financial losses without being immediately apparent But a vet in County Durham has successfully tackled the disease using a holistic strategy, which is now being used as a template in other areas of the country. Debby Brown of Castle Vets, Barnard Castle, started the project in winter 2007, targeting beef producers in Teesdale. Initially, she offered to test their herds for BVD, and helped to draw up a strategy to either reduce infections, or protect clear herds.
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