TB Information
Pretending TB isn't an issue, or worse still intentionally covering up the presence of TB, will risk the health of all of our alpacas, and damage the future of the alpaca in the UK.
If you are worried that one of your alpacas may have TB, or one of your alpacas has been diagnosed with TB, the BAS is here to offer help and support.
Of course you must consult your vet in the first instance.
For details of camelid vets, see www.camelidvets.org
If you need immediate help and support at any time: Dianne Summers 01209 822422 Mobile 07949511316. Dianne has personal experience of TB in her herd, and can give you first hand practical advice.
Call the BAS on 01392 437788. It is important that we know the extent of the problem. We are here to help and support you, and will treat your information sensitively. TB is a notifiable disease and you have a legal and moral duty to report it.
The BAS TB Awareness Information Pack can be downloaded here.
(This is a 2.5 MB pdf file.)
Click here for a copy of the article: You Have TB in Your Herd – What's Next?
Click here for a copy of the BAS Self-declaration Form
Click here for a list of approved disinfectants for TB.
The BAS Bovine Tuberculosis Current Policy can be downloaded here
The BAS Code of Conduct: Biosecurity – Tuberculosis can be downloaded here. This is designed to help you protect your herd
TB FAQs can be downloaded here
Because legislation in Wales is different, FAQs for Wales can be downloaded here
DEFRA has issued advice regarding the use of anti-TB drugs which can be downloaded here
To remind you of where you can find out more about TB:
The Summer 2009 and Autumn 2009 issues of the BAS magazine contain articles and information on TB.
For the Government TB Eradication report, please click here
DEFRA TB Testing Intervals Map link:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalhealth/publications/TB/PTI_20080815(English_divisions).jpg
Protecting your (cattle) herd link:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/tb/abouttb/protect.htm
Parish testing page with search facility:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalhealth/managing-disease/bTb/pti/index.htm
VLA quarterly reports
Vol 11, No 1, Apr-Jun 2009
Vol 11, No 2, Jul-Sep 2009
Vol 11, No3, Oct-Dec 2009
Vol 11, No 4, Jan-Mar 2010
Health Protection Agency (HPA) "Reducing the risk of Human m. bovis infection"
Click here for the HPA report
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