What about the rest of my herd?

Information about how a Tuberculosis (TB) reactor animal affects the other animals in a herd.

Usually we will only slaughter animals that have reacted to the skin test. However, if bovine TB is confirmed, we may re-examine the skin test results of the animals remaining in your herd using a more severe interpretation. This may lead to animals, which had been classified as “inconclusive reactors” being reclassified as reactors. Also, we may feel it is necessary to slaughter other animals in the same group which have been in close contact with cattle which have had bovine tuberculosis confirmed. You will receive the full market value for these animals.