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Bovine Tuberculosis: Testing

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 72648

The 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.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

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.

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