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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Epidemiology

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  • Bovine tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium bovis/M. caprae was historically prevalent in Germany.
  • Effective control programs led to Germany being declared officially tuberculosis-free (OTF) in 1996.
  • A decline in awareness due to the disease's rarity post-eradication.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the resurgence of bovine TB in Germany since 2008.
  • To evaluate the modifications in TB surveillance and control strategies.
  • To assess the impact of newly introduced diagnostic methods.

Summary:

  • Bovine TB outbreaks increased significantly in Germany starting in 2008, with Bavaria and Lower Saxony reporting the most cases.
  • National regulations were revised, incorporating advanced ante mortem (gamma-interferon assay) and post mortem (molecular detection) diagnostics.
  • While diagnostic procedures accelerated, interpretation of results from new tests remains challenging.

Impact:

  • Enhanced surveillance and control strategies are crucial for managing the re-emerging threat of bovine TB.
  • The introduction of new diagnostic tools aims to improve early detection and response.
  • Maintaining vigilance and effective diagnostic interpretation are key to preserving Germany's OTF status.