TB controls

[...]weaknesses in cattle testing regimes mean that cattle themselves contribute significantly to the persistence and spread of disease in all areas where tb occurs, and in some parts of Britain are likely to be the main source of infection. [...]simple biosecurity measures can help reduce badger-ca...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2007-08, Vol.161 (5), p.175-175
Main Author: Thomas, Lewis H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cattle
Disease Reservoirs
Euthanasia, Animal
Farmers
Farms
Foot & mouth disease
Mustelidae
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Bovine - prevention & control
Tuberculosis, Bovine - transmission
United Kingdom
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Summary:[...]weaknesses in cattle testing regimes mean that cattle themselves contribute significantly to the persistence and spread of disease in all areas where tb occurs, and in some parts of Britain are likely to be the main source of infection. [...]simple biosecurity measures can help reduce badger-cattle contact and therefore reduce the risk of transmission between the species.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.161.5.175-a