Before revision: This report listed these reasons for bTB control:- Protect the health of the public and maintain public confidence in the safety of products entering the food chain Protect and promote the health and welfare of some animals Meet UK international (in particular EU) and domestic legal commitments and maintain the UK’s reputation for safe and high quality food Maintain productive and sustainable beef and dairy sectors in England, securing opportunities for international trade and minimising environmental impacts Reduce the cost of bTB to farmers and taxpayers Disease Mycobacterium bovis Humans can become infected by the Mycobacterium bovis bacterium, which causes the disease "bovine TB" (bTB).
After revision: This report listed these reasons for bTB control:- Protect the health of the public and maintain public confidence in the safety of products entering the food chain Protect and promote the health and welfare of some animals Meet UK international (in particular EU) and domestic legal commitments and maintain the UK’s reputation for safe and high quality food Maintain productive and sustainable beef and dairy sectors in England, securing opportunities for international trade and minimising environmental impacts Reduce the cost of bTB to farmers and taxpayers Disease Mycobacterium bovis Humans can be infected with the Mycobacterium bovis bacterium, which causes the disease "bovine TB" (bTB).