Bovine TB
Advice on what to do if you suspect there is an outbreak of this infectious disease.
Cattle identification and traceability
Cattle identification and traceability is a vital part of disease control. There is a legal requirement in the UK which places responsibility for cattle identification and traceability on all cattle keepers, as laid out in the Cattle Identification (Scotland) Regulations 2007.
In Scotland, keepers must report all cattle births, deaths and movements to ScotEID. This provides for a central record of all cattle movements and locations, including the full history from birth to death for every animal, which is crucial in the event of a disease outbreak. It also protects consumers by ensuring that products going into the human food chain are fully traceable and safe.
Only cattle that are identified by means of an ear tag and have a cattle passport in accordance with the requirements of the Cattle Identification (Scotland) Regulations 2007 are eligible for compensation.