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National Bovine Tuberculosis Statistics

Disease Levels

We can help decrease the levels of bovine TB by reducing the risk of TB entering our herds. To learn more about reducing the risk of TB please see our videos and leaflets here

Bovine TB disease levels

As of 28 September 2025, on a rolling 12-month basis there were 40,192 reactors and herd incidence was 6.08%.

Expenditure

Expenditure at the end of Q3 2025 was €79.4 million an increase of 20% on Q3 2024. On farm market valuation (OFMV) has increased by 21% compared with Q3 2024. This increase in OFMV is due to strong market values and the rise in the number of reactors. OFMV is the main contributor to the increase in bTB programme expenditure over the last three years.

Quarter 3 2025 Bovine TB Disease Trends and Expenditure
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Reports

Report on the All Island Bovine Tuberculosis (BTB) symposium 2024
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Bovine TB Eradication Scheme Cost Benefit Analysis - Final Report
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Independent Review of the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme – Final Report
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Publications

Frequently Raised Topics on Bovine TB
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Flow Chart Bovine TB Breakdown Information Guide
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Bovine TB Eradication Strategy 2021 - 2030
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Press Article - Badgers
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Your questions answered: TB Herd History Risk Statement
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Sample TB Herd History Risk Statement and Report (pdf 488Kb)
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Herd Keeper Requirements for TB Testing (pdf 131Kb)
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List of Tuberculosis Approved Disinfectants
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