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Farm Practices and Species Variety Linked to Higher Tuberculosis Risk on Farms
Jenn Hoskins
20th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study focused on cattle farms in Western Spain, identifying factors that increase TB risk
- Larger herds and older cattle were more likely to be TB-positive
- Farms with more wildlife species had a higher risk of TB
AgricultureHealthAnimal Science
References
Main Study
1) Farm management practices and host species richness associated with higher likelihood of tuberculosis positive farms in Western Spain
Published 19th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-024-01833-z
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