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Estimated current average annual losses from BVD in Irish dairy and suckler herds*
| Herd type | Mean cows/herd | Number of herds | Number of cows | Costs/cow/yr (€) | Total costs (€m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suckler |
14.2 |
63,770 |
905,110 |
32 |
29.1 |
| Dairy** | 47.0 | 24,267 | 1,140,533 | 63 | 71.7 |
* Before accounting for the net benefit of vaccine use.
**Average of naïve herd costs at €57/cow/year and PI herd costs at €69/cow/year.
