Genotype diversity of Mycobacterium bovis and pathology of bovine tuberculosis

In selected emerging dairy regions of Ethiopia

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
30 September 2020
Country:
Ethiopia
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Mekonnen, G, Mihret, A, Tamiru, M, Hailu, E

Abstract

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is endemic in Ethiopia with higher prevalence in cattle, particularly in the central parts. Spread of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) to wider regions is inevitable in uncontrolled conditions. This study was conducted to explore the pathology, characterize M. bovis strains, and describe genotypic diversity to demonstrate possible epidemiological links in emerging dairy areas of Ethiopia, namely, Mekelle and Gondar.

This is a publication arising from the Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS) programme

Citation

Mekonnen G, Mihret A, Tamiru M, Hailu E, Olani A, Aliy A, Sombo M, Lakew M, Gumi B, Ameni G, Wood J, Berg S (2020). Genotype diversity of Mycobacterium bovis and pathology of bovine tuberculosis in selected emerging dairy regions of Ethiopia. Front Vet Sci. 7:553940.

Genotype diversity of Mycobacterium bovis and pathology of bovine tuberculosis in selected emerging dairy regions of Ethiopia

Published 30 September 2020
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