The latest Bovine TB policy and governance updates.
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Governance
Our TB policy and programme documentation
Our bovine TB Eradication policy and delivery plan sets out how we intend to eradicate the disease by 2041. To view this document please click on the link below:
Wales Bovine TB eradication programme: delivery plan 2023 | GOV.WALES
Technical Advisory Group
The group provides independent, expert advice to Welsh Government on the TB eradication programme.
The TAG met for the first time in April 2024, considering on farm slaughter arrangements in the first instance. Following TAG recommendations, changes were made to the existing policy immediately to reduce the number of cattle that need to be slaughtered on farm. Further information can be found at Permitted delays to the removal of cattle for bovine TB control purposes.
The TAG has also considered evidence in respect of Inconclusive Reactor policy, considered TB data and evidence gaps in respect of wildlife.
For more information on the TAG and to view the minutes from meetings see Bovine TB Technical Advisory Group for Wales.
Programme Board
The Programme Board provides strategic recommendations to Welsh Government on bovine TB, using advice from the TAG.
The Programme Board met for the first time in December 2024 and discussed advice from the TAG on Inconclusive Reactor policy. In May 2025 the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs announced changes to Inconclusive Reactor policy following receipt of TAG and Programme Board advice on the subject. Further information can be found here Plenary 13/05/2025 - Welsh Parliament.
Programme Board is also considering communications with the farming industry and is preparing a position paper on TB.
Policy
Latest policy changes can be found in the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs’ statement on the TB Eradication Programme Plenary 13/05/2025 - Welsh Parliament.
Contact details
If you have any queries around governance or new policies, please contact the Bovine TB team using the following email: BovineTB@gov.wales
If you have any queries around the delivery of existing policies in Wales, please contact the Animal and Plant Health agency using the details below:
Telephone: 0300 303 8268
Email: APHA.CymruWales@apha.gsi.gov.uk
Website: Animal and Plant Health Agency