How long does it take to eradicate TB from a herd?
A. The amount of time needed to eradicate TB varies depending on the outbreak. It can depend on factors such as herd size, the number of animals bought or sold, and the potential need to retest animals. It also depends greatly on the availability of herd records, the animal identification system used by the herd owner, and the overall traceability of the herd’s animals.
Related Questions
- My herd has been quarantined due to possible exposure to the TB-infected herd. How soon after testing on my herd is completed, and no TB is found, will the quarantine be lifted?
- If I buy an animal from an inconclusive restricted herd and it goes clear in a Tb test in my herd, can I then export it for intra-Community trade?
- What is the government doing to eradicate TB?
