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Bovine TB isolation units: conditions of approval and operation

How to apply for approval to operate a bovine TB isolation unit for cattle in England and Wales, and the conditions to follow.

Updates to this page

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published:
1 April 2013
Last updated:
24 April 2026
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  1. Updated 'Guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in Wales' (TB133) in English and Welsh.

  2. Updated the guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in England and Wales, due to the roll out of the Resolved Standard Policy in Wales from 1 January 2026.

  3. Updated the guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in England.

  4. Updated documents to reflect the change to the TB isolation units in England and Wales extending the filling window to 60 days from 30 August 2024.

  5. Updated the documents to reflect a policy change that applies from 31 December 2022.

  6. We have updated the TB133w guidance in English and Welsh.

  7. England guidance notes updated

  8. AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

  9. Guidance separated into separate guidance for England and for Wales.

  10. First published.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in England

Ref: TB133e

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Guidance notes on the conditions of approval and operation of a TB isolation unit in Wales

Ref: TB133w

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Details

This guidance in for England and Wales. Scotland achieved Officially Tuberculosis Free Status (OTF) in September 2009.

Cattle keepers with bovine TB infected herds can use TB isolation units to separate cattle from other herds so these animals can be tested, regain TB free status and be sold.

The notes explain the conditions for operating a TB isolation unit in England and in Wales, how to apply and the inspection process.

The application form (TB136) must be completed to apply for approval of a TB isolation unit.

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