The Veterinary Record, Vol 120, Issue 11, 252-256
Copyright © 1987 by British Veterinary Association
Tuberculosis infection in cattle and badgers in an area of Staffordshire
PI Hewson
and
WJ Simpson
The recent history of tuberculosis infection in cattle in Staffordshire is described, showing how a problem area in the north of the county was identified. The subsequent culture of Mycobacterium bovis from badger faeces and a badger carcase is reported together with the operations to remove badgers from the area.