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These programmes are based on the examination of milk samples at three month intervals for antibody to BVD, IBR or leptospirosis.

The results can then be used by the herd manager and his veterinary surgeon in the assessment of herd health and fertility.

A change from a negative to a positive result can be used as a trigger for implementation of further control programmes. (At present the tests for Johnes disease cannot be used with milk samples)