Anglesey farmers in UK to be advised on TB measures

Published 2023년 3월 14일

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The Welsh government is taking steps to prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle on Anglesey, as recent data show a rise in bTB incidents despite low average numbers compared to other parts of Wales. To address this concern, the government plans to advise cattle farmers on Anglesey on ways to protect their herds, while also considering additional measures. In the meantime, the government has recommended that farmers ensure potential cattle purchases have a clear TB status and history, isolate new cattle, maintain biosecurity, and utilize free support for TB eradication. No bTB-positive badgers have been identified on the island as part of a survey.

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The Welsh government is set to issue advice for cattle keepers on Anglesey to help keep bovine tuberculosis (bTB) incidences on the island low. Latest surveillance data figures show that the average number of open breakdowns at the end of each quarter for the year to September 30, 2022, was six. This compares to 5.5 for the previous year and 3.25 for 2017. The government said the figures on the island remain “reassuringly low” compared to other areas of Wales, but the recent rise in incidences and prevalence is a “cause for concern” along with increasing disease confirmation rates and numbers of cattle culled for TB control reasons. These early trends are suggesting that this may be another area with emerging bTB, following on from now established clusters in rural Wrexham and more recently in Denbighshire and the Conwy Valley, the government said. “Numbers are reassuringly low compared to other parts of Wales, but we are taking action now to keep it that way as figures show a ...

Source: UKAgriLand