New bTB eradication measures announced

The move will bring Ireland in line with the new EU Animal Health Law Regulation coming into force in April 

2,813 herds are currently restricted in Ireland because of Bovine TB. File Picture.  

Pre-movement or post-movement testing of all cattle unless both the animal and herd of origin were tested in the preceding six months is on the way as part of the new bovine TB eradication strategy.

This will bring Ireland in line with the new EU Animal Health Law Regulation coming into force in April, 2021. There will be phased implementation of pre-movement or post-movement testing.