Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How can vets help farmers with bovine TB?
By Woodroffe, Rosie·Published in The Veterinary record·2014·Institute of Zoology, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Building trust on bovine TB.
Plain-English summary
There is ongoing disagreement about the best ways to control bovine tuberculosis (TB) in cattle, especially concerning the role of badgers in spreading the disease. Rosie Woodroffe suggests that veterinarians can be helpful in this discussion and can support farmers in their local communities. It's important for pet owners to know that this is a complex issue, and veterinarians can provide valuable insights and assistance.
Abstract
Opinion on how best to control bovine TB remains divided, particularly with regard to badgers. Rosie Woodroffe believes that vets have a constructive role to play in the debate and helping farmers locally.
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