New Movement Restrictions for Welsh Cattle in TB Fight

New controls aim to cut down on risk of bovine TB spread

New cattle TB controls will come into force in Wales in January 2026 with lifetime movement restrictions imposed on animals that test inconclusive…

New movement restrictions for Welsh cattle in TB fight

Cattle with previous inconclusive test results will face lifetime movement restrictions under new bovine TB controls in Wales.

FUW welcomes practical, evidence-led step in TB policy change

THE FUW has welcomed the Welsh Government’s latest move on bovine TB testing, describing it as a “practical, evidence-led step” following scientific review. The announcement, made on Monday (Oct 27), confirms that from January 1, 2026, all cattle in Wales classified as resolved inconclusive reactors (standard interpretation) will face lifelong movement restrictions. This follows a review by the TB Technical Advisory Group – accepted by the TB Pr…

Lifetime cattle restrictions aim to boost bovine TB control in Wales

From January 2026, Welsh cattle with previous inconclusive TB test results will face lifetime movement restrictions — a major step designed to curb spread.