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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:22 am
by happy hollidays
Hearing on the news yesterday about the hindu bull that has failed his TB test, I wait with anticipation, especially at the proposed efforts to save him.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:01 am
by Sylvia
Yes, so shall I given that this particular organisation isn't a million miles away from us.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 1:16 pm
by forestblaze
Roxy the holstein from Worcestershire was given a re-test after a TB skin test reacted if Shambo the Hindu bull gets one ,the DEFRA rules must be changed , fingers crossed for Shambo, Sue PS. did you see his photo complete with floral garland...dont tell the Dexters they will all want one.
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 4:42 pm
by Sylvia
Why did Roxy the holstein get a re-test if he had a positive reaction?
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:10 pm
by forestblaze
She reacted to a pre movement test prior to going to a show in France,and being one posh cow worth thousands more than the compensation value,her owner questioned the vets proccedure,and managed to delay Defra,while aprivate vet re-tested Roxy and about 11 of her herdmates all went clear,the whole story is on bovinetb.blogspot.com sue
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:14 pm
by forestblaze
Chris if Ishould not have put the above web site on my reply please delete it sorry sue
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 6:17 pm
by Sylvia
Thanks for clarifying that Sue.
Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 11:30 am
by Jo Kemp
I believe all cattle have the second test - usually 6 weeks after the first. The farm meanwhile is on hold for any movements other than to an abattoir. The test is not 100% accurate so why a second test can be different ....but they often are clear Jo