Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, remains a high-priority global
pathogen of concern. The role of youngstock animals in the epidemiology of bTB has not …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic inflammatory and zoonotic disease caused by Mycobacterium
tuberculosis complex (MTBC) members, which affects various domestic animals, wildlife …

Animal tuberculosis (TB) is a multi-host zoonotic disease whose prevalence in cattle herds
in Europe has been increasing, despite a huge investment in eradication. The composition …

Bovine tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial disease of worldwide economic, zoonotic and
welfare importance caused mainly by Mycobacterium bovis infection. Current regulatory …

Although several brands of tuberculin purified protein derivatives (PPDs) are available for
diagnosing bovine tuberculosis (bTB), comparative studies to determine their diagnostic …

The diagnostic methods for granting and maintenance of the official tuberculosis-free (OTF)
status and for intra-Community movement of cattle are the tuberculin skin tests (single or …

Toxoplasma gondii infection in pigs is commonly diagnosed using serological tests that
detect IgG antibodies targeted against the parasite. Such tests include enzyme-linked …

The ability to accurately identify infected hosts is the cornerstone of effective disease control
and eradication programs. In the case of bovine tuberculosis, accurately identifying infected …

Background Since 2013, badger culling has been part of the UK Government's strategy for
controlling bovine tuberculosis (bTB) within a high‐risk area (HRA) in England. Government …

Background Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, remains a
significant problem for livestock industries in many countries worldwide including Northern …