New bovine TB eradication board established for Wales, UK The Board's goal is to reach a TB-free Wales8 October 2024 8 October 2024 2 minute read 2 minute read By: By: Welsh Government EuropeA new Bovine TB Eradication Programme Board has been established for Wales and is the latest development in reaching the shared goal of a TB-free Wales. The news was confirmed today by Huw Irranca-Davies, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs. It follows the formation of the Bovine TB Technical Advisory Group in April and completes the governance structure for the programme set out in the TB Eradication Programme Delivery Plan published in March 2023. The Board will meet quarterly and provide strategic advice to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs. Early priorities for the Board will include considering the Technical Advisory Group’s advice in relation to the six-yearly review of Wales’ TB eradication targets and exploring how to improve communication and engagement with farmers and vets.