Is our bTB policy one of the worst attempts to control a major notifiable disease ever seen?

A group of experienced vets argue that the lack of control of endemically TB-infected communities of badgers has resulted in a bovine TB dilemma that is worse now than it was 50 years ago.

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Published in:Veterinary record 2020-10, Vol.187 (7), p.281-281
Main Authors: Gallagher, John, Blowey, Roger W., Sainsbury, Roger, Farrant, Linda, Head, John, Howie, Neil M., Thomas, Richard H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cattle
Fisheries
Humans
Infections
Mustelidae - microbiology
Policy
Population
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Bovine - epidemiology
Tuberculosis, Bovine - prevention & control
United Kingdom - epidemiology
Veterinarians - psychology
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Summary:A group of experienced vets argue that the lack of control of endemically TB-infected communities of badgers has resulted in a bovine TB dilemma that is worse now than it was 50 years ago.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.m3831