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14/08/2025

While it may not be possible to stop badgers gaining access to your pasture, it is recommended that you restrict cattle access to high risk areas such as badger setts and latrines, which could contain infectious material.

TOP TIPS:
Fence cattle away from badger setts and latrines but don’t obstruct badgers from accessing their setts.
When silaging, avoid mowing these areas as they may contain infectious material.
If possible, prevent cattle from grazing fields with a high level of badger activity.

As badger latrines are frequently located along linear landscape features such as field edges, the best option may be to prevent cattle grazing at fields boundaries altogether e.g. by use of temporary electric fencing.

For more information visit the TB Hub: https://tbhub.co.uk/

12/08/2025

Permanent or electric fencing can be used to exclude badgers from areas of your farm. With electric fencing, strands of wire should be at 10, 15, 20 and 30cm above the ground.
Maize and whole crop silage clamps should be well covered and where possible, badgers prevented from having access. Electric fencing can be used to secure silage clamps. Other materials, such as metal rails can also be effective in securing silage clamps.

TOP TIPS:
Protect silage clamps with electric fencing at 10, 15, 20 and 30cm above the ground.
Cover maize and whole crop silage clamps to reduce wildlife access.

For more information visit the TB Hub: https://tbhub.co.uk/

07/08/2025

tInfected cattle can excrete M. bovis bacteria in their faeces. Cattle manure/slurry may therefore be contaminated with M. bovis.

TOP TIPS:
Store manure for at least 3 weeks
Store slurry for at least 6 months
Only spread on arable land or pasture that is not going to be grazed by cattle for at least 2 months

This minimises the risk of infecting cattle from manure by avoiding direct contact of contaminated manure with cattle. The two month waiting period should also apply to grass if it is to be cut for forage.

For more information visit the TB Hub: https://tbhub.co.uk/

31/07/2025

Open feed stores may attract wildlife to enter farmyards, buildings and feed where accessible.
TOP TIPS
- Use sheeted gates or panels to reduce wildlife access
- Level ground underneath gates and doors
- Maximum height of 7.5cm from bottom of gate to the floor
- Vertical gaps between gate and posts/structures should be less than 7.5cm
- Keep the area around feed bins and storage clean and tidy up any spilled feed

Source:https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf

29/07/2025

Wildlife may access farm yards and buildings for food and water sources.
TOP TIPS
Use sheeted gates or panels to reduce wildlife access
Level ground underneath gates and doors
Maximum height of 7.5cm from bottom of gate to the floor
Use wildlife cameras to monitor badger activity
Vertical gaps between gate and posts/structures should be less than 7.5cm

Source:https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf

24/07/2025

Stop infected cattle entering the herd.

TOP TIPS:
-Ask for TB history information before purchasing cattle
- Post-movement test cattle entering the herd
- Isolate all higher risk cattle before they enter the herd
- Use the ibTB map prior to purchasing cattle

Source:https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf
Kingshay Farming

22/07/2025

M.Bovis can potentially survive in cattle faeces, soil and feed. Using shared equipment which may have been contaminated by infected cattle can act as a source of infection or a way in which infection spreads between farms.
TOP TIPS:
- Where possible, avoid sharing equipment with other farms.
- Disinfect all shared equipment between use.

Source:https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf

17/07/2025

M.Bovis can survive in stored slurry for up to 6 months. On pasture M.Bovis can survive in cattle faeces for up to 2 months in warm summer conditions and up to 5-6 months in cold winter conditions.

TOP TIPS:
- Store slurry for long periods before use.
- Ensure solid manure is thoroughly composted.
- Spread slurry/manure on fields several months before grazing.
Controlled slurry application – spread when there is little or no wind.

Source:https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf

15/07/2025

Badger latrines can be found at pasture. Latrines are used as territorial markers at boundaries between social groups and are typically found next to fences, hedges or prominent features like trees or pylons. Badger faeces often contains indicators of their diet such as partly digested wheat or maize.

TOP TIPS:
- Use permanent or temporary fencing to keep cattle away from badger latrines where possible.
- Make use of the TB Advisory Service funded badger sett surveys to fully understand the badger activity on your farm.

Source:https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf

10/07/2025

Water troughs can be accessible to badgers, particularly if they are 1m high
- Cover troughs when not in use
- Disinfect troughs when not in use

Source:https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf

08/07/2025

Badgers can often be attracted to mineral licks or cattle feed in fields and contaminated feed may then be the source of infection for cattle.
Feed types which are likely to attract badgers include:
- Cereals (Wheat, Oats, Barley, Maize)*
- Cattle cake or concentrates
- Bread waste
- Protein Pellets or nuts
- Molasses or mineral licks/buckets
- Maize or cereal silage (but not grass silage)
*Cereals may also attract badgers if stored in pheasant feeders or other areas on the farm

TOP TIPS:
Avoid feeding cattle on the ground
Use raised troughs or mineral lick holders to keep feed away from badgers.
Consider feeding in the morning so they are empty at night when badgers are most active

Source:https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf

03/07/2025

Have you seen the interactive biosecurity infographic?

Developed by Dr Andy Robertson with funding from the university of Exeter, you can click on the circles around the farm to find out how you can implement biosecurity measures to protect your stock from bTB.

Over the next few weeks TBAS will be posting on each area that the biosecurity infographic focuses on with tips on how to reduce your farm chance of bTB transmission.
https://www.tbknowledgeexchange.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tbinteractive.pdf

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