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Herd health and bovine TB

WEBIn Spain, Aranaz et al. (2006) studied a herd with both MAP and bovine TB infection that was followed up for 3.5 years. The comparative tuberculin skin test, interferon-gamma …

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The microbiology of M. bovis

WEBThe genus Mycobacterium is very large, containing nearly 200 species, most of which do not cause disease or only do so in people with weakened immunity. A group of …

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TB Advisory Service

WEBThe TB Advisory Service (TBAS) is a DEFRA funded project that offers free, bespoke, practical and cost-effective advice to all eligible farmers in England to help reduce the risks associated with bTB. Up to the end of September 2023 TBAS had trained 378 TBAS veterinary advisers from over 140 practices across England to deliver 1,551 initial

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TB in Goats, Symptoms & Testing Tuberculosis TB hub

WEBIt explains what TB is, why and how they test for it, and what happens if TB is detected in goats. In England, compensation for goats which are compulsory slaughtered as TB reactors or TB-affected animals is: £80 for animals one year old or younger. £160 for a non-breeding animal over one year old. £250 for a breeding female over one year old.

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Low Risk Area TB Hotspots

WEBA potential TB hotspot is an area of variable size in the Low Risk Area (LRA) of England where the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) initiates enhanced TB surveillance …

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Approved Tuberculin Testers in England & Wales

WEBApproved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) are para-veterinary professionals with the authority to carry out statutory TB skin testing of cattle. ATTs have been used in Great Britain by the …

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Actions when a TB reactor is found

WEBTB181. Automatic Animal and Public Health Restrictions after a Reactor or Inconclusive Reactor is found at an Official Diagnostic Test for Tuberculosis (TB) in Cattle, Buffalo or …

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Licensed Finishing Units (LFUs) in England and Wales

WEBIn England, contact APHA using the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301 and select the option for APHA and then bovine TB. You can also email …

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PCR test for detection of M. bovis in post-mortem tissue …

WEBThe PCR test allows rapid detection of M. bovis in tissue samples from carcases of non-bovine animals to confirm or negate TB infection in suspected cases of TB identified at …

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Valuation, slaughter and compensation

WEBValuation. England, Scotland and Wales have different legislation and systems for TB compensation. The system of compensation applied depends on where the cattle were …

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APHA bovine TB contacts in England

WEBAPHA Customer Service Centres (CSC) Location. Contact details. Main areas of work. Exeter. APHA, Isca Building, Manley House, Kestrel Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7LQ Tel: …

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Vaccination of badgers against TB

WEBIn 2021, the government awarded funding for a five-year badger vaccination programme in East Sussex. The scheme, which is coordinated by a local veterinary group, will see …

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Radial TB testing in the Low Risk Area of England

WEBThe radial testing regime in the LRA requires that the eligible herds complete a sequence of three additional skin tests as outlined below: Immediate radial test (RAD): this test is …

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Protect your herd: CHECS TB entry level membership and …

WEBCHECS TB herd accreditation is a voluntary programme, recognised and rewarded by Defra and the Welsh Government. Working with the herd vet and through health schemes, a …

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Earned recognition for lower risk herds in six-monthly testing parts …

WEBDefra’s public consultation on the introduction of routine six-monthly surveillance testing in the High Risk Area (HRA) included a proposal that less frequent surveillance testing of …

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Actions when an IR is found

WEBWhen one or more IRs are found, the herd is initially put under automatic whole herd movement restrictions until the test result is reviewed by the Animal & Plant Health …

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Changes to bovine TB compensation in England

WEBBovine TB is one of the most difficult animal health problems facing England’s cattle farmers, resulting in a significant financial burden for industry and government. In 2018 …

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