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Pig Journal Volume: 58
Publication date: December 2006

Proceedings Section

BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS IN PIGS IN CORNWALL AND THE WEST OF ENGLAND
A.M. Barlow and R.J. Monies

Abstract
The pattern of mycobacterial infection in both wild and domestic pigs over the last 50 years is described. Infection with M. avium usually occurs through environmental contamination by affected birds. M. bovis infection, on the other hand, can result from pigs scavenging dead carcases, e.g. infected badgers, or from contamination of feed or water by such animals. Direct infection through ingestion of tuberculous milk, or milk products, is also possible. Three cases are described by the authors. No clinical disease was reported, each case being initially picked up at slaughter. Cattle on two of the premises tested clear to disease. On the third farm, cattle were already under restriction, with six reactors and one inconclusive reactor being disclosed at test. With bovine tuberculosis continuing to spread nationally, the authors suggest that interaction between pigs and badgers could pose a real risk to the increasing numbers of outdoor reared pigs.

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