If you are moving cattle or deer over 90 days old from a herd or property within a Declared Movement Control Area, they must have a pre-movement test within 60 days prior to being moved. Stock going direct to slaughter do not need a pre-movement test.

To arrange a test, cattle farmers should call 0800 4 TB INFO (0800 4 824 636) and deer farmers call their Tb testing provider. You need to give 14 days’ notice.

In certain circumstances, exemptions to pre-movement testing are allowed. Phone 0800 4TB INFO (0800 482 4636) to apply for an official exemption.

Additional conditions apply to movements from herds with an infected status and for some herds with a suspended status.

For more information on the types of tests used, click here