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  • TB in Your Herd

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    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade, 
    • Tuberculosis (TB) Portal
    Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of cattle. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) which can also infect and cause disease in many other mammals including humans, deer, goats, pigs, cats, dogs and badgers.

    What Other Support is Available To Me?

    Rural Support offer a range of support services to farmers who are experiencing difficulties and require advice, support, or someone to talk to. They can be contacted via 0800 138 1678 or by email (info@ruralsupport.org.uk). Further information is also available on the Rural Support Website.

    If notifiable disease is suspected, contact the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or your local DAERA Direct Regional Office. Failure to do so is an offence

    • TB Herd Derestriction
    • TB Movement Restrictions
    • TB Herd Statuses & TB Testing Requirements
    • Diagnosing Bovine TB
    • TB Background Information
    • TB Valuation and Removal
    • Breakdown Investigation and Disease Prevention
    • TB in Dairy Herds
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