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A Tuberculosis Molecular Bacterial Load Assay (TB-MBLA)
Published on: April 30, 2020
Towards eradication of bovine tuberculosis in the European Union
F J Reviriego Gordejo1, J P Vermeersch
1European Commission, Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General, Zootechnics, Froissart, 1011040 Brussels, Belgium. Francisco.REVIRIEGO-GORDEJO@cec.eu.int
Abstract:
This paper reviews the developments and progress towards eradication of bovine tuberculosis in the European Union (EU). A historical view of the EU legislation aimed at mainly approximating provisions on intra-community in cattle trade explains the present EU policies. The variety of cattle breeding systems and environmental conditions in the EU leads to different epidemiological situations. The current situation of bovine tuberculosis in the EU Member States is summarised, and current policy in the EU is outlined.
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