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Dispelling some of the myths around TB (Bovine Tuberculosis)

Dispelling some of the myths around TB (Bovine Tuberculosis)

FromThe Dairy Edge


Dispelling some of the myths around TB (Bovine Tuberculosis)

FromThe Dairy Edge

ratings:
Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

David Quinn, Superintending Veterinary Inspector at the Department Of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is on this week’s joint episode of the Dairy Edge and the Beef Edge with hosts James Dunne and Catherine Egan to dispel some of the myths around TB (Bovine Tuberculosis).  David gives a detailed breakdown on Ireland’s TB statistics. He describes the testing methods and why they are used and outlines the issues around false positive and false negative animals.  David also outlines the current strategies to manage TB risk within the wildlife population.   For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Dairy Edge is Teagasc’s dairy podcast for farmers. Presented by Emma-Louise Coffey with the latest information, insights and opinion to improve your dairy farm performance. Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/