TB in cattle
The Government is committed to tackling bovine tuberculosis (bTB), working in partnership with our stakeholders. This website gives more information on what measures the Government is taking to combat bTB and what further work is being carried out to better understand the disease.
Latest news
2 March 2009
- Table valuations for compensation payable during March 2009 in England, for bovine TB, brucellosis, Enzootic Bovine Leukosis and BSE are now available.
17 February 2009
- Provisional TB statistics for Great Britain are now available for November 2008.
2 February 2009
- Table valuations for compensation payable during February 2009 in England, for bovine TB, brucellosis, Enzootic Bovine Leukosis and BSE are now available.
Further information
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What is bovine TB?
Key information on bTB and how it is spread. -
Bovine TB and badgers
Information relating to badgers and bTB in cattle, the history of badger controls, badger protection legislation, and TB husbandry best practice advice. -
What testing and controls are in place?
Information relating to TB testing and controls, legislation, compensation and the November 2004 enhancements to TB controls. -
Is there a risk to human health or other species?
Find out whether bTB can affect humans or other species. -
What research is being done?
Information relating to TB research and development and Science Delivery Plan.
If you suspect signs of any notifiable disease, you must immediately notify your local Divisional Veterinary Manager.
Page last modified: March 2, 2009