BVD testing and Tags. Our BVD testing is available on a pay-as-you-go basis, and you will receive an invoice directly from the laboratory once the BVD test is completed.
We will send you pre-addressed envelopes, along with the sample submission forms. Simply tag the animals, pack the vials and send them off to the laboratory of your choice. It’s a simple BVD tag and testing solution.
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In your first order from Caisley you will receive a box of everything you need to start BVD testing. We even send you something sweet to make you smile.
Un-pack your box which should include; tags with tissue tubes attached, an applicator, an easy mark pen, storage boxes, forms and return postage packs.
You should now have everything you need to start testing for BVD.
Caisley have the largest range of Tissue sampling tags available on the market. Made using the same high quality of raw materials as our standard visual tags, these tags have a unique design to make ear tagging and tissue sampling easy and stress free.
All of our tags including these Geno tags arrive in strips. For BVD samples you must use a white tube and not a pink tube which is used only for DNA.
Loading of the tag correctly is vitally important. Always load the female part of the tag first followed by the male part ensuring not to knock off the tissue cutter. Tissue sampling tags use the same universal applicator as all our other tags in our range and with its straight line action guarantees accuracy of tagging and tissue sampling.
Tagging of the calf is quick, accurate and stress free for both the calf and the operator. Always ensure you tag the calf from the rear of its ear as the tag mechanism must be in the inside of the ear.
Cattle BVD Testing and Tags:
Herd Health EnsuredBovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) is one of the very significant diseases of cattle, which influences welfare and brings serious economic impacts in most parts of the world. Effective BVD control is important, and two main components make up any control program: BVD testing and tags.
Importance of BVD Testing
Testing for BVD is, therefore, paramount in identifying and managing the disease in a herd. All tests for BVD can be categorized as being either blood tests, milk tests, or ear notch tests. Each test will detect either the presence of the BVD virus or the antibody that will indicate an animal has been exposed to the virus. Regular testing will allow for early detection and implementation of timely intervention and management practices that will curb the spread of the disease.
Types of BVD Testing
Blood Testing: This form of testing involves collecting blood samples from cattle to identify the presence of BVD antibodies or antigens; it is highly accurate and in a position to detect acute and chronic infections.
Milk Testing: This, in particular, comes in handy for dairy herds. One can screen milk samples for the presence of BVD antibodies. This is relatively less invasive and therefore easier to incorporate into the regular milk testing schedule.
Tissue Sampling Testing: Samples from ear are collected from calves, which may be tested for the presence of the BVD virus. The testing procedure is done with a very high success rate and returns results in a remarkably short time; it is therefore ideal for screening neonatal calves.
BVD Tags: A Critical Instrument of Disease Management.
BVD tags are identification tags that go hand in hand with BVD testing, keeping tabs on the health of cattle. The main purpose of identification tags includes the following:
Identification: BVD tags uniquely identify an animal to be able to keep proper records and traceability within the herd.
Easy management: BVD tags simplify recording test results for easier herd management.
Implementing BVD Testing and Tags in Your Herd
Consider the following for effective BVD control in your cattle herd:
Establish a testing program—In collaboration with your veterinarian, develop a regular BVD testing regime which incorporates the following components: Testing new animals entering the herd with management BVD tissue sampling tags, regular whole-herd screening, and specific testing of animals showing symptoms of BVD.
Tag Your Cattle: Implement BVD tags into all cattle. BVD Tags should go on at birth or upon entry to the herd and be used consistently for tracking health status and test results.
Keep Records: “Keep all BVD tests and tag details on record. This will be of enormous benefit for the specialist in monitoring herd health and making key management decisions.”.
Take Actions Based on Results: Implement the information from the BVD test and tags producing activities such as isolation of infected animals, vaccination of susceptible cattle, and trying to put a halt to the spread of the virus through biosecurity. Conclusion The accurate testing and tagging for BVD in cattle are very key tools towards its elimination. With regular testing, accompanied by a competent tagging system, one will be able to monitor, manage, and hence reduce the impacts of BVD on herds, leading to better health and improved productivity.