Mycobacterium bovis has the largest host range of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
and infects domestic animal species, wildlife, and humans. The presence of global wildlife …

Canine mycobacterial disease was first recognised over 100 years ago but is now an
emerging concern. All reported cases of tuberculous disease in dogs have been caused by …

Animal tuberculosis is a significant infectious disease affecting both livestock and wildlife
populations worldwide. Effective disease surveillance and characterization of …

Whole blood based assays, particularly interferon gamma (IFN-γ) release assays (IGRAs),
are used for the diagnosis of both bovine and human tuberculosis (TB). The aim of the …

Abstract Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis), a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis
complex (MTBC), is the causative agent of bovine TB (bTB) in animals. Spread occurs …

Mycobacterium bovis is the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in wildlife.
Confirmation of M. bovis infection relies on mycobacterial culture, which is time-consuming …

Animal tuberculosis significantly challenges global health, agriculture, and wildlife
conservation efforts. Mycobacterial cultures are resource-intensive, time-consuming, and …

Mycobacterium bovis (Mb) is the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis (bTb). Genetic
selection aiming to identify less susceptible animals has been proposed as a …

A herd of African buffaloes (Syncerus caffer) was tested for Mycobacterium bovis infection
using three cytokine release assays. All animals were subsequently euthanized and …

Caprine tuberculosis (TB) is a zoonosis caused by members of the Mycobacterium
tuberculosis complex (MTBC). Caprine TB eradication programmes are based mainly on …