Recently released figures confirm that Bovela, Boehringer Ingelheims live, one-shot BVD vaccine, was the UKs market leading BVD vaccine in 2018.

Since it was launched in March 2015, over two million cattle have been protected by Bovela in the UK and Republic of Ireland, says Bovela brand manager, Matt Yarnall.

Given that Bovela is a truly innovative proposition for vets and farmers, its rapid uptake clearly shows that the one-shot primary course followed by flexible booster regime, were important factors, he adds.

And with eradication schemes now in place throughout the UK, the fact that it is a single dose vaccine that provides a full 12 months of live vaccine protection is obviously high in many vets and farmers decision-making process, Mr Yarnall says.