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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
USDA awards grant for innovative bovine TB vaccine development
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a team of scientists led by Srinand Sreevatsan, associate dean for research and graduate studies at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, to develop and test an innov ...
Monday, March 18, 2024
UK government mulls continued targeted badger culling to tackle bovine TB
The UK government is considering the continuation of targeted badger culling in high-risk areas to combat tuberculosis in cattle, Shropshire Star reported.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
UK field trials for bovine TB cattle vaccine and skin test move to next phase
The UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) said field trials for a new cattle vaccine and skin test for bovine tuberculosis have moved to the next phase, Gov.uk reported.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Cows at Bennetts Farms in UK put down due to bovine TB
Several cows at Bennetts Farms in Worcestershire, England, the United Kingdom, have been put to slaughter after testing positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB).
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Drop in bovine TB rates in England and Wales, UK
New figures show bovine tuberculosis (TB) rates and cattle slaughterings continue to fall across England and Wales in the United Kingdom.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
UK badger cull programme extended to reduce cattle bovine TB
The British government has expanded a badger culling programme, introduced to reduce bovine tuberculosis (TB) among cattle, to 11 more areas in England, The Guardian reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Government oks bovine TB vaccine trials to phase out badger culling
The Government of England and Wales has given the green light to field trials of a vaccine for bovine tuberculosis (TB) to phase out badger culling for disease control, Evening Express reported.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Wales pressured to step up efforts in combating bovine TB crisis
October 31, 2019 Wales pressured to step up efforts in combating bovine TB crisis Wales' farm leaders are urging the government to step up efforts in dealing with an ongoing bovine TB crisis in the country, Farmers Weekly reported on Octobe ...
Thursday, November 30, 2017
New interactive map shows UK cattle raisers bovine TB risk areas
UK cattle raisers can now easily see at a glance the different bovine TB risk areas in Great Britain with the launching of an interactive map.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Canada on alert for bovine TB
Canada is currently investigating a reported case of bovine tuberculosis in southeast Alberta, according to the country's chief veterinary officer, Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar.
Monday, September 5, 2016
England adopts new measures to eradicate bovine TB
England has adopted new measures to tackle bovine TB in the country as part of the government's 25-year strategy to eradicate the disease and protect the livelihoods of dairy and beef farmers, AHDB Dairy reported.
Friday, April 4, 2014
England announces plans to eradicate bovine TB
April 4, 2014 England announces plans to eradicate bovine TB   Environment Secretary Owen Paterson announced a comprehensive Strategy to achieve tuberculosis (TB) free status in England by 2038. This includes continuing to strengthen cattle ...
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
UK to implement field trials for cattle vaccine against bovine TB
September 4, 2013 UK to implement field trials for cattle vaccine against bovine TB From as early as 2014, field trials for a cattle vaccine and associated DIVA test in the UK will be carried out to eradicate bovine Tuberculosis (TB). This ...
Friday, August 16, 2013
UK introduces new measures to stop bovine TB spread
August 16, 2013 UK introduces new measures to stop bovine TB spread DEFRA press release UK has introduced tough new rules to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB), including more targeted support for badger vaccination. Stamping out i ...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
UK launches cattle skin tests to halt bovine TB
August 14, 2013 UK launches cattle skin tests to halt bovine TB In an aim to halt the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB), herds of cattle in Derbyshire are required to have skin tests. The Animal Health and Welfare Board for England believe ...

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