National Eradication Programme - BVD Implementation Group (BVDIG)
The BVDIG was convened in June 2011 to take forward planning and implementation of an industry-led national BVD eradication programme
It comprises representatives of the following organisations:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Irish Cattle Breeding Federation
Irish Holstein Friesian Association
Irish Co-operative Organisation Society
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
Pedigree Cattle Breeders’ Council of Ireland - links
Attendees at a BVD Implementation Group meeting
Back: Karol Harvey, Ray Doyle, Pat Kirwan, Michael Biggins, Pat McCormack, John McEnroe, Louis Byrne, Donal Sammin,
Richard Whelan and Martin Blake.
Front: Tom Phelan, David Graham, Joe O'Flaherty (Chairman) and Sean Coughlan.
"Enhancing value for beef and dairy farmers and the agri-food industry through superior animal health"