Impact of external sources of infection on the dynamics of bovine tuberculosis in modelled badger populations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The persistence of bovine TB (bTB) in various countries throughout the world is enhanced by the existence of wildlife hosts for the infection. In Britain and Ireland, the principal wildlife host for bTB is the badger (<it>Meles...

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Main Authors: Hardstaff Joanne L, Bulling Mark T, Marion Glenn, Hutchings Michael R, White Piran C L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/92