Free advice · Wales
BVD eradication programme (formerly Gwaredu BVD, now BVDCymru)
Wales' compulsory BVD eradication rules for cattle herds (annual screening, PI animal controls and movement restrictions); the earlier Gwaredu BVD scheme funded free screening.
- From
- Welsh Government and industry
- Who can apply
- Cattle keepers in Wales.
What you’ll need
- Annual herd BVD screen by your vet
How to apply
- Speak to your vet about annual screening and any follow-up testing
- Follow movement rules for 'not negative' herds from 1 July 2026
Unclear: guidance (updated 7 July 2026) sets out legal duties but does not confirm any current free or funded testing. The voluntary Gwaredu BVD scheme that funded screening has ended. New movement rules from 1 July 2026 for not-negative herds (pre-movement test valid 60 days).
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1. Always read the official page before you apply.