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What Is Bovine Tuberculosis ?

What Is Bovine Tuberculosis This type of Tuberculosis is often found in South Africa and abattoirs, specifically quarantine abattoirs, may occasionally encounter animals infected with Bovine Tuberculosis. Proper disposal of carcasses and waste material from infected animals is therefore of great importance to ensure safety. Bovine TB belongs to a group of bacteria called Mycobacteriacea. These bacteria are gram positive, aerobic, non-spore forming, non-motile, slightly curved or straight rods. They are able to survive for weeks to months on inanimate objects protected from sunlight. They are...