ibTB is an interactive tool mapping bovine tuberculosis. Its developers are seeking 30 鈥渟uper users鈥� to make up a testing panel. This is a unique opportunity to feed into the initial planning, review progress and offer feedback on which updates should be a priority and how it is presented.
The project will run over three years and aims to provide a greater range of bTB (bovine TB) information, so users are more informed about TB risk when making trading and management decisions. In the last five years, usage of the website has steadily increased, and the site achieved a million hits in late 2023.
An essential tool for livestock farmers
The free online ibTB interactive map shows both current and historical bTB data, with two displays 鈥� 鈥榯he breakdown view鈥� or the 鈥榟ealth ratings view鈥�, for registered herds across England and Wales.
As the independent TB Advisory Service for England has said: 鈥淯sing it is one of our top 10 recommendations. It is an essential tool for farmers to use to help them make informed decisions to reduce their TB risk.鈥�
Interested farmers, vets and advisers can contact the team directly at [email protected]听
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