Bovine tuberculosis breakdown duration in cattle herds: an investigation of herd, host, pathogen and wildlife risk factors

Background Despite rigorous controls placed on herds which disclose ante-mortem test positive cattle to bovine tuberculosis, caused by the infection of Mycobacterium bovis, many herds in Northern Ireland (NI) experience prolonged breakdowns. These herds represent a considerable administrative and fi...

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Main Authors: Georgina Milne, Adrian Allen, Jordon Graham, Angela Lahuerta-Marin, Carl McCormick, Eleanor Presho, Neil Reid, Robin Skuce, Andrew W. Byrne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-02-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
UK
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8319.pdf