Retrospective TB Testing

[Gulli]

Thanks. I didn't realise you got 6 monthly testing without having had reactors

We've been 6 monthly for a while, been a long time since we had a reactor, think the idea is to catch them earlier. But can't see them reducing test frequency any time soon

In reality we are usually testing something every couple of months with pre movement tests etc. make the most of being tb4 is all I can say!

 

[Old apprentice]

Get the TB test done premovement. Get the tags in. If there are correct passports then the calves are registered?
Don't get caught with dodgy cattle on your holding and the possible effects on subs and neighbours just because someone has messed up.
Surely an old crush 6 gates and some string can pen up 11 cattle to do the work?

A couple of tractors and trailers to help keep gates standing and structured to help

 

[cattleman123]

Get the TB test done premovement. Get the tags in. If there are correct passports then the calves are registered?
Don't get caught with dodgy cattle on your holding and the possible effects on subs and neighbours just because someone has messed up.
Surely an old crush 6 gates and some string can pen up 11 cattle to do the work?

I am told they really wild...getting them in may be a challenge so i am told

 

[Muddyroads]

Genuine question not picking. Is the 6 months because previous one wasn't checked other than with field glasses? We're TB4 up here so not up to speed, just interested to know.

As others have said, w have to do whole herd tests every 6 months. Surprised the ministry and vets haven’t been onto him some time ago.

 

[Old apprentice]

I am told they really wild...getting them in may be a challenge so i am told

May be go and look the cattle your self and assess the situation if or when you go get some other help more of you.

 

[Tubbylew]

I am told they really wild...getting them in may be a challenge so i am told

Well they'll have to be got in one way or another, get a mobile crush setup and feed them in it, I take it the neighbours are unwilling/unable to help.

 

[Muddyroads]

I knew of some cattle a few years ago that had to be shot by police marksmen. Nobody could get anywhere near them and they were considered a danger to the public.

 

[Werzle]

There are some afu's that will buy job lots of cattle various, no need for testing and if the moneys right they will sort loading etc.