Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Dixon-Smith (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 July 2010.
Bovine Tuberculosis
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the practice of skin testing for bovine tuberculosis followed by the slaughter of reactors will eliminate the disease from the national herd.
- Answer
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Tuberculin skin tests are the internationally accepted standard for detecting TB. Many countries have eradicated TB using a test and slaughter approach. In England, evidence suggests that without addressing the disease in badgers, it will be impossible to eradicate TB in cattle. The department has committed to developing affordable options for a carefully managed and science-led policy of badger control in areas with high and persistent levels of bovine TB.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 720 c1063-4
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Cattle Disease control Testing Bovine tuberculosis
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