Bovine Tuberculosis
Bovine Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial disease primarily affecting cattle, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis. It can lead to severe health issues in infected animals, including weight loss, coughing, and decreased milk production. The disease can also spread to other animals and, in rare cases, to humans.
Control measures for Bovine Tuberculosis include regular testing of cattle herds, culling infected animals, and maintaining biosecurity practices. Vaccination is not widely used in cattle, but it is an important focus in managing the disease in wildlife reservoirs, such as badgers in some regions.