Herd testing

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

2026 is on track to see the highest number of vets suspended from carrying out TB tests witnessed over recent years.

NEWS 2 September 2026

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

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Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

NEWS 31 August 2026

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

NEWS 15 April 2026

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

NEWS 1 April 2026

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

NEWS 11 February 2026

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Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 1 January 1970

Tighter movement restrictions for BVD herds

Tighter movement restrictions for BVD herds

Herds which identify active BVD infection will be required to carry out pre-movement testing to reduce the risk of spreading infection to other herds.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Vet TB testing breaches to be treated ‘seriously’

Vet TB testing breaches to be treated ‘seriously’

The Department does not routinely report all instances of TB testing non-compliance by vets directly to the body responsible for regulating vets.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Department finds repeat TB testing failures among vets

Department finds repeat TB testing failures among vets

In 2024, Department of Agriculture inspections of TB tests found that 13 of the 151 vets inspected fell short of the standards required.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Just under €70m spent on TB up to August

Just under €70m spent on TB up to August

The Department's direct costs for the TB programme are on track to exceed €100m again this year.

NEWS 1 January 1970

One in 16 clear herds go down with TB in last 12 months

One in 16 clear herds go down with TB in last 12 months

The last time TB's 12-month herd incidence rate was higher than it is now was in 2003.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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