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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Monday, 20 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Bovine Tuberculosis: Dogs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking in response to the TB outbreak within Kimblewick Hunt's foxhounds to ensure that other hunts are free of TB.

Answer

Government veterinary experts have provided advice to the hunt kennels and hounds from the affected kennel have not been in contact with other hounds since the initial case was suspected. At this stage no further Government action is considered necessary in relation to other hunts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68539
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Dogs Hunting Bovine tuberculosis
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk