HL Deb 06 June 2000 vol 613 c153WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What scientific evidence there is that Mycobacterium bovis may be present in the milk of cows that have not been shown to be tuberculosis reactors. [HL2566]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

We are advised that the Food Standards Agency is not aware of any scientific evidence thatMycobacterium bovis may be present in the milk of cows that have not been shown to be tuberculosis reactors.