Slant in the Bregenzerwald: TBC suspicion leads to the state parliament examination!

Slant in the Bregenzerwald: TBC suspicion leads to the state parliament examination!

In the back Bregenzerwald, measures were temporarily taken against a suspected case of tuberculosis (TBC) after a quick test was positive. The affected company was temporarily closed until the final result is available. According to the veterinary doctor Greber, the milk is excluded from the lock as long as it is pasteurized before use. There is also no reason for meat, since only certain organs are only affected. This was confirmed Vol.at .

In order to recognize possible TBC cases in good time, the veterinarians in Vorarlberg will set extensive tests on the farms from December. The region is considered a risk area because the animals can come into contact with red deer, which is considered a carrier of TBC. In October, two deer in the Montafon have already been tested positively for TBC. There are also four other suspicious cases in the Bregenzerwald that have not yet been confirmed. In the next few months, a total of 10,000 cattle are to be examined in about 700 stables, as reported. reported.

tuberculosis tests in risk areas

The regions Montafon and Klostertal are classified as particularly risky. From this month, all cows and cattle will be tested, even those that were not grazing on Alpine -savvy. Last year there were no positive TBC cases on the approximately 10,000 tested animals. The current tests should help to effectively control the spread of TBC in the country and prevent further outbreaks.