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Tuberculosis in East Sussex: II. Aspects of badger ecology and surveillance for tuberculosis in badger populations (1976–1984)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

J. W. Wilesmith ,
P. E. Sayers ,
R. Bode ,
D. G. Pritchard ,
F. A. Stuart ,
J. I. Brewer  and
G. D. B. Hillman
J. W. Wilesmith
Affiliation:
Epidemiology Unit and Bacteriology Department, Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB
P. E. Sayers
Affiliation:
Wildlife and Storage Biology Discipline, MAFF, Regional Office, Coley Park, Reading, Berkshire RG1 6DT
R. Bode
Affiliation:
Animal Health Office, Medwyn House, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2XJ
D. G. Pritchard
Affiliation:
Epidemiology Unit and Bacteriology Department, Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB
F. A. Stuart
Affiliation:
Epidemiology Unit and Bacteriology Department, Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB
J. I. Brewer
Affiliation:
Epidemiology Unit and Bacteriology Department, Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB
G. D. B. Hillman
Affiliation:
Wildlife and Storage Biology Discipline, MAFF, Regional Office, Coley Park, Reading, Berkshire RG1 6DT
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Following the disclosure of Mycobacterium bovis infection in badgers in East Sussex in 1976, badgers have been examined from and around farms on which cattle have become infected, but with no other attributable source of infection. These farms are confined to the downland of the south-west of the county and M. bovis has been confirmed in badger populations utilising their land. The available evidence indicates that M. bovis infection in badgers is also confined to this area. A detailed study in one area on the South Downs suggested that M. bovis is endemic in the badger population and therefore presents a continued risk for cattle occupying the area.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 97 , Issue 1 , August 1986 , pp. 11 - 26
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986

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