9- Bovine TB updates Flashcards
1
Q
Mycobacterium Bovis causes what in cows
A
TB
2
Q
3 management zones for the 25-year eradication strategy of TB
A
High-risk area (HRA)
Edge area
Low risk area
3
Q
Name the 3 testing systems for TB
A
Skin testing (SICCTT)
Blood testing
PM inspection
4
Q
What are the 2 injections used in skin testing for TB
A
Avian and bovine tuberculin
5
Q
What is the problem with cattle TB vaccine
A
Causes cattle to react to the TB test which is something we measure
6
Q
What is measured in the blood test to test for TB
A
IFN gamma
7
Q
list 2 ways to wildlife proof to reduce TB
A
gaps no more than 7.5cm wide/high
secure feed storage
dig fencing into ground to prevent burrowing underneath
raise feed troughs off ground
