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Tuberculosis in East Sussex. I. Outbreaks of tuberculosis in cattle herds (1964–1984)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

J. W. Wilesmith ,
R. Bode ,
D. G. Pritchard ,
F. A. Stuart  and
P. E. Sayers
J. W. Wilesmith
Affiliation:
Epidemiology Unit and Bacteriology Department, Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB
R. Bode
Affiliation:
Animal Health Office, Medwyn House, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2XJ
D. G. Pritchard
Affiliation:
Epidemiology Unit and Bacteriology Department, Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB
F. A. Stuart
Affiliation:
Epidemiology Unit and Bacteriology Department, Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB
P. E. Sayers
Affiliation:
Wildlife and Storage Biology Discipline, Government Buildings, Coley Park, Reading, Berkshire RG1 6DT
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The history and epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis in cattle herds in East Sussex are described. Since 1960, following the compulsory eradication scheme for tuberculosis, the incidence of herd infection has been low. The epidemiological features of herd infection have been sporadic incidents, with only small numbers of cattle becoming infected in the majority of incidents. There was no evidence of endemic Mycobacterium bovis infection in the cattle population in East Sussex in recent years, but a low risk of infection for cattle on the South Downs, from badgers, was apparent.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 97 , Issue 1 , August 1986 , pp. 1 - 10
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986

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