Bovine TB evidence session
MPs to take further evidence on bovine TB
28 February 2013
On Wednesday 6 March the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will hold the fourth evidence session of its inquiry into the vaccination of badgers and cattle against bovine TB.
- Inquiry: Bovine TB Vaccine
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
- Parliament TV: Bovine TB Vaccine
Wednesday 6 March, Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Witnesses
At 3.00pm
Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA)
- Professor Glyn Hewinson, Chief Scientist
- Simon Hall, Veterinary Director
This session will explore the efficacy and practicality of the Cattle BCG vaccine and DIVA test and the EU requirement for further field trials . It will also cover progress towards developing an oral vaccine for badgers.