Bovine TB (bTB) devastates thousands of farming businesses every year and tens of thousands of cattle are culled annually in England because of it. Find out more about bTB, its impact, and why we must use all available options to make England TB free.
Share the facts
The statistical background to inform the debate about bovine TB, its spread and the associated costs.
The effects of TB on farm
Watch our videos to see the cost of bovine TB, both economic and emotional, as told by farming families from across the country.
Learn about bTB
What are the most commonly asked questions about bovine TB? And what are the misconceptions? Find out more.
More information
If you'd like to know more about bovine TB, its spread, the costs and government policy, here are some other sources of information.
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