# Stranraer farmer raises import concerns over bovine TB

> A Scottish farmer has called for an end to importing cheaper cattle over fears of bovine tuberculosis spreading, following a badger case in Cumbria. NFU Scotland says testing is robust. Scotland has been officially TB-free since 2009.

- Date: 2017-08-28 · published 2017-08-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69405-stranraer-farmer-raises-import-concerns-over-bovine-tb
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Import restrictions or loss of disease-free status could tighten UK cattle supply and affect trade. Current impact on global cattle prices is minimal.

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## Sources

- bbc.com: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-41074353

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