Scots propose tighter TB controls

Tougher bovine tuberculosis (bTB) controls including diagnostic testing, cattle movements and isolation requirements have been proposed by the Scottish Government in a new consultation.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Scots propose tighter TB controls

Tougher bovine tuberculosis (bTB) controls including diagnostic testing, cattle movements and isolation requirements have been proposed by the Scottish Government in a new consultation. Five amendments...

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