Can I buy animals from other herds?

Information on the purchase of other animals when your herd is restricted due to a Tuberculosis (TB) reactor animal being found in the herd.

While you are under restrictions you will normally be allowed to bring animals onto the farm shown in the restriction notice (form BT25) but in certain circumstances it may be necessary to stop cattle being brought onto the farm. Should a Restricted Herd Test (RHT) or any TB herd test be delayed more than 1 month past the due date, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) will remove the facility for any movements to and from your herd until the test due is completed and received at your Divisional Veterinary Office (DVO). We will try to reduce the economic effects of these restrictions as much as possible, provided you adhere to the testing cycle.