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

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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 August 2024 +show all updates

30 August 2024
Updated documents to reflect the change to the TB isolation units in England and Wales extending the filling window to 60 days from 30 August 2024.
30 December 2022
Updated the documents to reflect a policy change that applies from 31 December 2022.
11 January 2022
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15 November 2016
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1 October 2014
AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
30 September 2014
Guidance separated into separate guidance for England and for Wales.
1 April 2013
First published.

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