Guidance

Bovine TB isolation units: conditions of approval and operation

How to apply for approval to operate a bovine TB isolation unit for cattle in England and Wales, and the conditions to follow.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 1 April 2013
• Last updated: 30 August 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in England

Ref: TB133e

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Guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in Wales

Ref: TB133w

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Details

This guidance in for England and Wales. Scotland achieved Officially Tuberculosis Free Status (OTF) in September 2009.

Cattle keepers with bovine TB infected herds can use TB isolation units to separate cattle from other herds so these animals can be tested, regain TB free status and be sold.

The notes explain the conditions for operating a TB isolation unit in England and in Wales, how to apply and the inspection process.

The application form (TB136) must be completed to apply for approval of a TB isolation unit.

Published 1 April 2013
Last updated 30 August 2024 + show all updates

1. 30 August 2024

   Updated documents to reflect the change to the TB isolation units in England and Wales extending the filling window to 60 days from 30 August 2024.

2. 30 December 2022

   Updated the documents to reflect a policy change that applies from 31 December 2022.

3. 11 January 2022

   We have updated the TB133w guidance in English and Welsh.

4. 15 November 2016

   England guidance notes updated

5. 1 October 2014

   AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

6. 30 September 2014

   Guidance separated into separate guidance for England and for Wales.

7. 1 April 2013

   First published.