Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 72648
Bovine Tuberculosis: Testing
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Question
Adam Jogee
Labour — Newcastle-under-Lyme
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what financial support he is giving to farmers to conduct tuberculosis tests on their cattle.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerThe Government funds the cost of routine bovine tuberculosis (bTB) testing through contracts with veterinary delivery partners. The Government also pays compensation for cattle compulsorily slaughtered to control the spread of bTB.