Table 1.
The number of herds and animals tested by different surveillance types between 2002 and 2008 (note that whole herd tests do not require that the entire herd is tested)
| Test type | Part/whole herd | Herds tested | Confirmed breakdowns | Animals tested | Reactors | Confirmed reactors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHT | Whole | 20 607 | 20 | 1 243 070 | 46 | 22 |
| Tracing | Part | 2988 | 24 | 8400 | 102 | 38 |
| Post-movement | Part | 1651 | 1 | 13 368 | 2 | 1 |
| Post-Irish import | Part | 1079 | 12 | 16 439 | 43 | 15 |
| Inconclusive reactor retests | Part | 1532 | 32 | 2546 | 187 | 36 |
RHT, Routine herd testing.