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Guidance: Bovine TB isolation units: conditions of approval and operation

Animal Plant Health Agency

December 30
15:13 2022

Guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in England

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Guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in Wales

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This guidance in for England and Wales. Scotland achieved Officially Tuberculosis Free Status (OTF) in September 2009.

Cattle keepers with bovine TB infected herds can use TB isolation units to separate cattle from other herds so these animals can be tested, regain TB free status and be sold.

The notes explain the conditions for operating a TB isolation unit in England and in Wales, how to apply and the inspection process.

The application form (TB136) must be completed to apply for approval of a TB isolation unit.

Published 1 April 2013
Last updated 30 December 2022 +show all updates
  1. Updated the documents to reflect a policy change that applies from 31 December 2022.

  2. We have updated the TB133w guidance in English and Welsh.

  3. England guidance notes updated

  4. AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

  5. Guidance separated into separate guidance for England and for Wales.

  6. First published.

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