Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Quality control in the national bovine tuberculosis eradication programme in Ireland.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Duignan, A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Agriculture
Plain-English summary
In Ireland, there is a national program aimed at getting rid of bovine tuberculosis (BTB), which is a disease that affects cattle. This program follows strict rules set by the European Union and involves testing all cattle herds every year to check for the disease. If any cattle test positive, they are quickly removed, and the herd is retested to ensure safety. The program also focuses on maintaining high standards through quality control, which means regularly checking that everything from training to equipment is up to par. This review highlights how important it is to monitor these processes to keep the program effective and trustworthy.
Abstract
The Irish bovine tuberculosis (BTB) eradication programme operates under national legislation and fulfils the requirements of the European Union Trade Directive 64/432. The programme includes annual single intradermal comparative tuberculin test (SICTT) screening of all herds, prompt removal of test reactors and further consequential retesting of herds. Continuous evaluation of all relevant activities is essential to deliver an effective national programme and to reassure all stakeholders thatthe highest possible standards are attained. Quality control (QC) is a recognised process in the delivery of quality products or services. This paper presents a review of QC in the BTB eradication programme in Ireland, with particular emphasis on field surveillance and the assessment of private veterinary practitioner performance. A broad range of programme elements subjected to QC are described, including personnel, training, equipment, tuberculins and laboratories.
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