Managing TB in animals

Cattle and deer are the farmed animals most at risk of contracting bovine TB.

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If you’re a Person in Charge of Animals (PICA), with a deer or cattle herd of any size, you need to register with us for TB management.

Find out how we manage TB testing across the country, and what happens when an animal tests positive for bovine TB.

While bovine TB can be passed to humans and household pets, the chance of this happening is very low.

Herd status classifications show the TB status and history of a herd. There are 3 main classifications — clear, infected and suspended.

If you’re eligible to join the programme, your herd will only need to be TB tested every second or third year.

Find out if your area has movement controls in place, and how often your animals need to be tested for TB.