BSE: Statistics - Schemes
Over Thirty Month Scheme
The OTMS closed on 22 January 2006. During the 10 year period of operation of the scheme some 8.54m animals were slaughtered in the UK. This was broadly proportioned at 69% from England & Wales, 15% Scotland and 16% Northern Ireland.
Older Cattle Disposal Scheme (OCDS)
As at 31 December 2007.
Region |
Abattoir |
On Farm Emergency Kill |
Total |
England & Wales |
162,239 |
4,968 |
167,207 |
Scotland |
68,033 |
653 |
68,686 |
Northern Ireland |
35,481 |
6,508 |
41,989 |
UK |
265,753 |
12,129 |
277,882 |
Note: these are the figures presented for slaughter, including rejections.
Offspring Cull
As at 31 December 2007.
Region |
Total Culled |
Great Britain |
|
Note: Voluntary & Compulsory Stages
Cohort Cull
As at 31 December 2007.
Region |
Total Culled |
Great Britain |
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31 March, 2008