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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Bovine Tuberculosis: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what financial support he is giving to farmers to conduct tuberculosis tests on their cattle.

Answer

The Government funds the cost of routine bovine tuberculosis (bTB) testing through contracts with veterinary delivery partners.

The Government also pays compensation for cattle compulsorily slaughtered to control the spread of bTB.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
72648
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Farmers Testing Bovine tuberculosis
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk