Tuberculosis infection in cattle and badgers in an area of Staffordshire

Hewson, P.I.; Simpson, W.J.

Veterinary Record 120(11): 252-256

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4900
PMID: 3554718
Document Number: 294508
The recent history of tuberculosis infection in cattle in Staffordshire is described, showing how a problem area in the north of the county was identified. The subsequent culture of Mycobacterium bovis from badger faeces and a badger carcass is reported together with the operations to remove badgers from the area.

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