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Incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain: September 2018

Data on tests, new incidents, restricted herds and cattle slaughtered with bovine TB for September 2018.

New TB herd incidents

Chart showing the trend in new herd incidents in Wales since 2008. There were 751 new incidents in the 12 months to September 2018, a decrease of 3% compared with the previous 12 months.

  • In the 12 months to September 2018, there were 751 new herd incidents reported in Wales.
  • This is a 3% decrease on the previous 12 months, when there were 778 incidents.
  • The overall trend since 2009 is broadly downwards. However the trajectory is not consistent, with periods of rising and falling trends over that period.

Animals slaughtered for TB control

Chart showing the trend in animals slaughtered for TB control in Wales since 2008. 9,965 animals were slaughtered in the 12 months to September 2018, an increase of 3% compared with the previous 12 months.

  • In the 12 months to September 2018, 9,965 cattle were slaughtered due to bovine TB control.
  • This is a 3% increase on the previous 12 months when 9,703 cattle were slaughtered.
  • The overall trend is variable. Much of the rise since 2014 is attributable to increased use of high-sensitivity testing. For example, gamma-testing, removal of Inconclusive Reactors (IRs) and severe interpretation of the skin test have all been used with the intention of clearing up infection and reducing the risk of the disease spreading and breakdowns recurring.

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Incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain