Testing for Bovine TB: guidance | GOV.WALES

Guidance on testing for Bovine TB including pre and post movement, inconclusive reactors and contiguous testing.

Part of:

Bovine TB (Sub-topic)

First published:

17 March 2026

Last updated:

17 March 2026

Guidance

Testing cattle for bovine TB

2 February 2024 Detailed guide
Bovine TB: pre-movement and post-movement testing

3 February 2026 Detailed guide
Bovine TB: pre and post movement testing summary

31 May 2024 Guidance
Inconclusive reactors for Bovine TB process diagram

27 October 2025 Guidance
Bovine TB: Whole life restrictions on resolved standard interpretation Inconclusive Reactors

5 January 2026 Detailed guide
Contiguous testing for Bovine TB

15 August 2025 Detailed guide
Cross compliance penalties for late TB tests

11 March 2022 Quick guide
Use of non-validated tests in cattle herds

7 July 2021 Form
Options to undertake tests in Officially Tuberculosis Free (OTF) herds sooner than scheduled

13 December 2024 Detailed guide
Officially TB Free Status Withdrawn by default and removal of Inconclusive Reactors 3 year rule

30 December 2021 Detailed guide
Bovine TB: Officially TB Free Withdrawn by default: frequently asked questions

17 December 2021 Guidance
Testing rules in the Low TB Area: guidance for cattle farmers on the changes from April 2023

1 March 2023 Guidance
Bovine TB: Inconclusive Reactors 3 year rule changes: frequently asked questions

17 December 2021 Guidance