Preventing TB breakdowns

Bovine TB is a chronic, mainly respiratory disease of cattle caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis.

Find out about practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of TB entering your cattle herd.

An interactive map displaying the different bovine TB risk areas in GB, including surveillance TB testing intervals.

Find out about statutory pre- and post-movement TB testing of cattle, the rules around attending shows, and more.

Learn about past and current bovine TB research and development projects funded by Defra.

Follow the five point biosecurity plan developed by industry and government, to protect your herd from TB.

A free-to-access, online, interactive mapping tool displaying TB risk information for cattle herds in England and Wales.

Consider how a TB breakdown would affect your business and draw up a contingency plan with your vet.

Click your way around our virtual farm to see how practical TB biosecurity measures can be implemented.

Free, bespoke advice on TB prevention and managing TB breakdowns for keepers of cattle and non-bovine animals in England.