BVD & MAP Testing
Efficient laboratory testing services for BVD ear notch samples and MAP antibody testing in milk and serum samples.
BVD Sample Submission
FBA Laboratories provides BVD testing services as part of the national eradication programme, helping farmers submit ear notch samples correctly and efficiently.
Samples should be clearly labelled, kept chilled, and accompanied by the completed submission form before posting to the laboratory.
MAP antibody testing is also available for individual milk and serum samples using accredited ELISA testing methods.
Pricing
| BVD–NHS (Negative Herd Status - prepay rate) (Min Order 6 samples) | €3.70 |
| BVD–NHS None – prepay up front (Min Order 5 samples) | €4.00 |
| DATAMARS/TYPIFIX Tags (Min Order 4 samples) | €5.00 |
| Pay as you go rate (Min Order 4 samples) | €5.00 |
Minimum payment €20.00
Submitting BVD Samples
Collect Ear Notch Samples
Take the ear notch sample as instructed by your tag supplier and keep samples chilled before delivery to the laboratory.
Complete the Submission Form
Complete the BVD Ear Notch Testing Form and include it with the samples before posting.
Send Samples to FBA
Package the samples securely and send them to FBA Laboratories for professional testing and reporting.
Submission Requirements
Keep Samples Chilled
Use Padded Packaging
Complete the Submission Form
You must complete the 📄 BVD-Ear-Notch-Testing-Form.pdf and include it with the samples.
Include Farmer Details
Choose a Payment Method
Payment
To make a payment for your BVD tests:
- Submit a payment with the samples
- Send a cheque with the samples
- Make a payment on our website
Send Samples To
FBA Laboratories Ltd, Carrigeen Ind Est, Carrigeen, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
When mailing samples please ensure that you use a Padded Envelope and check with your post office as to the minimum postage fee for posting the BVD samples.