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New England bovine TB strategy will help tackle devastating disease

05 Nov 2026

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We've responded to the government's new bovine TB strategy for England

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The UK Government has published a new strategy which aims to achieve bovine TB-free status in England by 2038.

Bovine TB is a devastating disease, so it's great to see the Government prioritising its control and committing to eradication in the next 12 years.

Working as part of the Bovine TB Partnership for England’s Strategy Group, we’ve ensured your perspectives and experiences have shaped this ambitious, evidence-led strategy that focuses on early intervention, improved testing, and vaccination.

Collaboration is key to tackling this disease and so by working together - government, farmers, vets and rural communities – we sincerely hope we can finally put an end to this blight of an issue.

Read the Government’s strategy here.

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