What happens in emergencies?

Information in relation to what happens during emergenices with respect to movement and slaughter of animals should your herd be restricted due to a Tuberculosis (TB) reactor animal being present in it.

If an animal has to be slaughtered on your farm for welfare reasons, for example, if it is ill or has been injured, please tell us as soon as possible and always before you move the carcase in case we need to examine it.

You should never wait to contact us before arranging to have an animal slaughtered, if the delay would put the animal’s welfare at risk.

Your veterinary surgeon will need to sign a casualty slaughter form before the animal leaves your farm.

If the casualty animal is a reactor the Divisional Veterinary Office (DVO) will decide how to deal with it, but action must not be delayed if this would put the animal’s welfare at risk.