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British farmers and successive governments have long believed that bovine TB was being spread by badgers and infecting the national dairy herd, and since the 1970s badgers have been culled by gassing (now ceased) and shooting in attempts to prevent this spread. Tests carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture in the early 1970s showed that TB was more common in badgers than in other species. In the first Badger Act (1973), meant that licenses had to be issued for the killing of badgers. However, there are various other theories concerning the transmission of TB to cattle, and badger culling remains a contentious issue in the UK. Research into the specific mechanisms of how cattle contract bovine TB from badgers and into normal levels of transmission when culling is not practised is scanty.
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∙ 12y agoThey are infected through the droppings of cattle who have TB, when the droppings are near a badger's set. Dung flies lay their eggs on the droppings, and badgers look in the infected stools for the fly eggs, and eat them, infecting themselves with TB. Then the badgers, in turn, pass it on to other cattle who come near their sets.
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Why are badgers pests on the farm?
because the badgers have TB (Tuberculosis) and they pass it onto their cattle. If the badgers do get culled then the farmers won't have to worry as much about their cattle getting TB. Hope this has been helpful!! :)
Can you contract tuberculosis from the tuberculosis skin test?
No.
What does the letters T B stand for?
it about the cattle and badgers...
Why would culling badgers have an effect on TB control?
Badgers are blamed for carrying TB and passing it on to other animals, such as cattle.
Which microbe causes TB in cattle?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What has the author Leonard Pearson written?
Leonard Pearson has written: 'The effect of tuberculosis vaccination upon cattle infected with tuberculosis' -- subject(s): Tuberculosis in cattle 'Diseases and enemies of poultry' -- subject(s): Poultry, Diseases, Birds, Poultry Diseases, Mammals
What is some good information on tuberculosis?
Don't contract it. It's not fun.
What has the author John Hanley written?
John Hanley has written: 'Bibby's book on milk' -- subject(s): Cattle, Diseases, Tuberculosis in cattle
Which animals are black and white?
skunks, badgers, magpies, penguins, orcas, some cats and dogs and cattle
Microorganism that causes Tuberculosis?
i think it is mycobacterium bovis, (which is the one you can catch from cattle), which is much more uncommon than mycobacterium tuberculosis, (which is the most common one ).
What are a cape buffalo's enemies?
Starvation, dehydration, drought, lions, crocodiles, Tuberculosis from domestic cattle, hyenas, etc.
What mammals live in temperate grasslands?
Mice, gophers, deer, pronghorn, bison, elk, cattle, jackrabbits, badgers, rats, etc.
