Ireland’s TB herd incidence hits highest rate in 15 years

In 2010, the Central Statistics Office recorded a TB herd incidence of 4.65% for the end-of-the-year figure. This was beaten for the first time in 2023 with an overall herd incidence figure of 4.94%

Many farmers may have questions in relation to the testing and the new TB testing restrictions introduced last year.

The rate at which herds are breaking down with TB in Ireland has hit its highest level in a decade.

The latest TB statistics published by the Department of Agriculture show a 6% herd incidence in 2024.