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  • The alternative control herd application form

    Topics:
    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade, 
    • Animal diseases, 
    • Diseases that affect cattle, 
    • TB in Your Herd

    Date published: 20 July 2026

    If you believe you will be able to meet the ACH Conditions of Operation please complete the ACH Application Form and send this and a premises plan to Veterinary Service at your local DARD Direct office.

    Documents

    • Annex A - Alternative Control Herds -Controlled Finishing Unit (CFU) - Conditions of OperationsAdobe PDF (557.55 KB)
    • Annex B - Alternative Control Herds-Calf Rearing Units (CRUs) Conditions of OperationAdobe PDF (757.02 KB)
    • Application form to move animals from a TB restricted herd to an ACH - CFU ApplicationAdobe PDF (242.24 KB)
    • Application form to move animals from a TB restricted herd to an ACH - CRU ApplicationAdobe PDF (235.03 KB)
    • ACH CRU Application FormAdobe PDF (244.21 KB)
    • ACH CFU Application FormAdobe PDF (236.57 KB)

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