Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis can affect humans and animals, including cattle. This page contains links to a selection of recommended sources of TB information.

Please contact your GP for medical advice.

TB in Humans

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the National Health Service (NHS) publish guidance and information.

• HPA TB Information Sheet
• HPA Tuberculosis: Factsheet for Schools - Wired for Health
• HPA TB Info Sheets Other Languages
• HPA TB Alert Leaflet in 20 Languages
• HPA Frequently Asked Questions - Tuberculosis

NHS TB Factsheet (1.5mB) (This may take some time to download)
NHS TB - the disease, its treatment and prevention

TB in Cattle

The State Veterinary Service monitors TB infection in cattle by undertaking regular Bovine TB testing. Further information is available on the DEFRA TB Home Page

If a test becomes overdue then Environmental Health is advised so that investigation can be undertaken to ensure that all milk produced is heat-treated before being used for human consumption.

Information and Guidance

• Farm Biosecurity - Protecting Herd Health
• TB in Cattle - Reducing the Risk
• The Tuberculosis (England) Order 2005
• An Economic Impact Assessment of Bovine Tuberculosis in South West England

Medical Guidance

If you have any concerns about your health then you should contact your GP in the first instance. If you live in Shrewsbury find your nearest doctor using our Where I Live facility.