Bovine Tuberculosis Websites

Information from Wikipedia on this bacterium, the causal agent of bovine TB, and its epidemiology in the UK where badgers are believed to contribute to the spread of the disease between cattle herds.

The bacterium, Mycobacterium bovis, was first reported in badgers in the UK in 1971. This article provides information on the disease it causes, the evidence that badgers transmit the disease and the action that should be taken to reduce or eradicate bTb from the UK.

Campaigning organisation maintaining that the current bovine TB eradication policy is flawed. Includes information on the present system, case studies and a forum.

Some facts about the incidence, cost and control of bovine tuberculosis.

Provides bovine tuberculosis diagnostic services along with news and links of interest.

Archived article discussing the effectiveness on culling badgers and the best way forward to reduce the incidence of BTB. PDF file.

Offers an independent advisory and support service to farmers encountering problems with TB or whose animals including non-bovines are at risk from the disease., Includes FAQ .and contacts at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire