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When talking about the skin test, we often refer to the sensitivity & specificity of the test, what does this mean? The tuberculin skin test has a sensitivity of ~80% & specificity of 99.98%. This means chances of getting false skin test positives is extremely rare.

Today is world vet day! Celebrated on the last Saturday of April the day recognises the dedication and expertise of veterinary professionals worldwide. TBAS would like to thank all the dedicated farm vets who deliver free TB Advisory Visits to farms across England. #worldvetday

As with all infectious diseases different test are used to identify infected animals. Understanding what the test results mean with regard tosensitivity and specificity is really important. Speak to TBAS for more information. Kingshay Farming @vetpartnersltd

In December 2024, TBAS hosted a TB Knowledge Exchange Day for veterinary advisers and practice teams to attend. Sam Bowker, from Blackdown Farm Vets, presented on the topic ‘On farm decision making around more sensitive testing’. Hear about what Sam had to say at the event!

The TB Advisory Service has a telephone advice line which is answered 9-5pm Monday to Friday. We appreciate farmers do not work 9-5pm Monday to Friday so you can also contact us via our contact us form on the TBAS website and someone will call you back in working hours.

Protect your herd from TB using the TB biosecurity five-point plan. 1.Restrict contact between badgers and cattle 2.Manage cattle feed and water 3.Stop infected cattle entering the herd 4.Reduce risk from neighbouring herds 5.Minimise infection from cattle manure Kingshay Farming

If you are a farmer of cattle, deer, goats, camelids, pigs, or sheep in England with a CPH number, you may qualify for free telephone advice or a free set of visits. To find out more speak to your private vet or contact the TBAS team on 01306 779410 or email [email protected].

The ibTB map can help inform cattle trading practices by making it easier for buyers to find out the bTB status and history of potential trading partners herds. This information can help buyers to make informed decisions, appropriate for their business when buying in cattle.

The TB Advisory service has trained over 350 veterinary advisers to deliver visits. If you are a keeper of a TB susceptible species in England with a CPH numberyou may be eligible to receive on farm visits. Contact your vet practice today or TBAS directly to book your visits.

Follow the link below for information about the different bovine TB risk areas in Great Britain, including surveillance TB testing intervals and whether pre- and/or post-movement TB testing is required. tbhub.co.uk/preventing-tb-…

TB is an emotive subject and the impacts of a breakdown go way beyond the immediate loss of reactors. There is specific farm related help and support out there including RABI, FCN and Yellow Wellies Mind your head. #btb #farm #farming #yellowwellies #FCN #RABI #Vetlife

Not all disinfectants will kill all pathogens that can cause disease. If carrying out disinfection after a TB breakdown, to comply with legislation you must use a Defra approve product which you can find here: disinfectants.defra.gov.uk/DisinfectantsE…… #bTB Kingshay Farming

There are several items available as part of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 that can help with on farm biosecurity measures. For more information visit GOV.UK: gov.uk/government/pub… Kingshay Farming

Badgers are experts at climbing to access feed and water supplies however they are unable to jump. By adding 4 low strands of electric fencing at 10cm, 15cm, 20cm and 30cm this will reduce the chance of badgers entering certain areas. For more information visit the TB hub.

Adding galvanized steel sheet panels to existing bar gates, fences and boundary structures can prevent badgers from entering yards and buildings. These can be mounted either directly onto solid ground or with a gap to the solid ground of less than 7.5cm. Kingshay Farming

Research has shown that M.bovisbacteria can survive in manure for up to 6 months. Where and how you spread slurry can reduce risk, avoid spreading onto grazing ground and use more precision techniques to apply it. tbhub.co.uk Kingshay Farming

Top tips to help reduce your farms chance of bTB transmission: 1. Restrict badger access to water troughs by raising >1m 2. Use clean and fresh water 3. Cover and disinfect water troughs when not in use #controlthecontrollable

Have you seen the interactive biosecurity infographic? Developed by Dr Andy Robertson with funding from the university of Exeter, you can click on the circles around the farm to find out how you can implement biosecurity measures to protect your stock from bTB.

TOP TIPS: • Avoid feeding cattle on the ground • Use raised troughs or mineral lick holders • Consider feeding in the morning so they are empty at night when badgers are most active

Water troughs can be accessible to badgers, particularly if they are <1m high and this can be a potential bTB transmission source. TOP TIPS: - Raise troughs to >1m high - Cover troughs when not in use - Disinfect troughs when not in use Source: tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/upl…