Bovine TB investigation spreads to Saskatchewan
A spokesperson for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed a cattle herd in Central Saskatchewan was placed under movement controls, as a result of a case of a bovine tuberculosis (TB) discovered on a farm in British Columbia.
The investigation surrounding the case has expanded to three provinces and a total of 13 herds have been impacted. The numbers are expected to fluctuate as the investigation continues.
On Nov. 9, 2018, laboratory testing results confirmed a case of bovine TB on a farm in the southern interior of British Columbia. No portion of the animal entered the food chain.
The CFIA, in conjunction with the Province of British Columbia has launched an investigation. The CFIA is also carrying out testing to identify the strain of the bacterium, to determine any possible connections to previous bovine TB cases.