Last week’s figures
- 66,542 calf samples were received in the lab.
- 87,989 calf samples were processed in the lab.
- The average time from birth to the sample being received in the lab was 8.2 days.
- The average time a sample spent in the lab last week was 3.9 days.
- The average turnaround time from birth to passport being issued was 15 days.
With large weekly volumes continuing, we encourage farmers to post DNA and BVD samples regularly to help avoid potential postal backlogs. Please also note that postal delays may affect the delivery of animal passports, which is outside ICBF’s control.