Deer hunters urged to exercise extreme care
With ‘the roar’ season about to begin, deer hunters are reminded to take extra special care out there.
OSPRI has launched a nationwide TB education campaign for hunters, providing them with the advice they need to keep themselves safe while limiting the spread of the disease.
Hunters sometimes come across bovine tuberculosis (TB) infected animals when hunting and may now know what to do about reporting or handling and disposing of these infected animals, says Simon Andrew, OSPRI general manager, disease management.
"To ensure hunters do the right thing when they kill a wild animal, whether it be a deer or pig, we're asking them to raise the alarm if they find something suspicious. What we've got to remember is that we're dealing with a disease that humans can catch. It's a form of TB which is detrimental to our health."
Andrew says there are a few simple steps hunters can take to reduce the risk of bovine TB spreading:
If you suspect a carcass is infected, call OSPRI on 0800 482 463.
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