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Bovine TB cattle control measures: tackling cattle-to-cattle transmission

Seeking views on removing the cattle pre-movement testing exemption for movements within SOAs, risk based trading and compulsory post-movement testing.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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We want to know what you think about our proposals to strengthen cattle control measures. In particular, we want to hear your views on:

  • whether cattle moving between Sole Occupancy Authority (SOA) premises should be tested if the distance is more than 10 miles and any impacts this change would have on farm businesses;
  • whether cattle keepers should be legally required to provide the TB history of their herd when selling stock; and
  • compulsory post-movement testing of cattle moved from annual testing areas in England and Wales to herds in the Low Risk Area of England
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