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National Bovine Tuberculosis Statistics

Bovine TB disease levels

Provisionally, as of 28th December 2025, on a rolling 12-month basis, herd incidence was 5.77% and there were 37,785 reactors.

Expenditure

Expenditure at the end of Q4 2025 was €121.98 million an increase of 21% compared to Q4 2024. On farm market valuation (OFMV) has increased by 16% compared with Q4 2024. This increase in OFMV is due to strong market values and the number of reactors. OFMV is the main contributor to the increase in bTB programme expenditure over the last three years.

For further information see www.bovinetb.ie

Quarter 4 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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Approved TB Disinfectant Product List January 2026
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