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Cattle with tuberculosis discovered in the Lechtal – operation closed!
A cow in the upper Lechtal tested positive for tuberculosis. Operations remain closed, safety for people is guaranteed.
Cattle with tuberculosis discovered in the Lechtal – operation closed!
On a farm in the upper Lechtal, a cow tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). The veterinary authorities took immediate action: the farm was closed and the infected animal had to be killed. Loud MyDistrict.at This incident occurred as part of the annual TB surveillance program, which is carried out specifically in risk areas such as the Verwall and the Stanzertal. This inspection took place between mid-November and mid-December and confirmed the suspicion of the dangerous animal disease.
Measures and monitoring
The affected farm will remain closed until further notice; The ban can only be lifted if two tests two months apart are negative. However, there is no concern for humans, as the authorities made clear. Such measures are essential to ensure animal health and prevent further infections.
Rinderzucht Tirol eGen, which is the largest cattle breeding organization in Austria with 6,200 members, is actively committed to quality assurance in animal husbandry. The merger of regional breeding organizations in 2018 shows the commitment to safe and healthy cattle herds. In addition to monitoring, the organization also offers comprehensive advice and services ranging from breeding to marketing LKO Tyrol.