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Written question asked by Lord Christopher (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 October 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 2004.


Whitty, Lord

Question
Given the increase in bovine tuberculosis in cattle, what research has been undertaken to establish whether (a) there are variations in incidence among organic, beef, dairy and suckling herds, or breeds generally; (b) incidence has been affected by the scale (compared with the past) of in-breeding of dairy stock, increases milk yield from cows, cross-breeding of beef cattle and greater stock movements; and whether combinations of such factors could have altered stamina and disease resistance. [HL 4057]. - Including figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4057; 665 c39WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Animal breeding Cattle Dairy farming Livestock Milk Organic farming Transport Research Beef Bovine tuberculosis
Contains statistics
Yes