Over 1,000 fewer TB restricted herds reported in June 2026

The department have reported that in the 12 months to June 2026 only 5,300 herds are restricted with bTB over 1,000 fewer herds compared to the previous period. 

The department has reported that in the 12 months to June 2026, only 5,300 herds were restricted with bTB.

There are over 1,000 fewer herds restricted with bovine TB (bTB) in the last 12 months to June compared to the same period the year before, according to the latest national statistics.

Data provided by the Department of Agriculture showed a total of 5,300 herds were restricted due to bTB in the 12 months ending June 28, 2026, compared to the reported 6,449 restricted herds recorded in the previous period, the year before.