Will we ever eradicate animal tuberculosis?
AbstractTwo characteristics of theMycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC) are particularly relevant for tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology and control, namely the ability of this group of pathogens to survive in the environment and thereby facilitate indirect transmission via water or feed, and the capacity to infect multiple host species including human beings, cattle, wildlife, and domestic animals other than cattle. As a consequence, rather than keeping the focus on certain animal species regarded as maintenance hosts, we postulate that it is time to think of complex and dynamic multi-host MTC maintenance communities where...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - September 22, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
T-cell lymphoma infiltrating the uterus and ovaries of a Golden Retriever: a case report
ConclusionsThe present report describes T-cell lymphoma infiltrating the uterus and ovaries in a young dog, which is rarely diagnosed and could aid in the differential diagnosis of genital diseases in young dogs. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - September 13, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Severe anaemia secondary to a perforated gastric ulcer in a male alpaca
ConclusionsTo the authors ’ knowledge, this is the first detailed description of clinical and laboratory data of severe anaemia due to a perforated gastric ulcer in a SAC. Although the current literature suggests that severe blood loss due to gastric ulcers does not occur in SACs, this condition should be considered as a possible differential diagnosis in anaemic animals. Clinical indicators can be colic and pale mucous membranes. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - September 9, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Bovine TB in New Zealand – journey from epidemic towards eradication
AbstractBovine tuberculosis (TB), caused byMycobacterium bovis, has a unique and complex ecology in New Zealand. Unlike elsewhere in the world, the disease is maintained in Australian brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) and so they are considered a vector for disease transmission in New Zealand. Possums were initially introduced to the country in the 1800 ’s to establish a fur industry but later becoming a recognized pest to native New Zealand flora and fauna. The TB programme in New Zealand (TBFree NZ Ltd) is managed by a not-for-profit limited company partnership between primary industries and government (OSPRI â...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - August 30, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Selective breeding can contribute to bovine tuberculosis control and eradication
In conclusion, research activity on bTB genetics has generated knowledge and insights to support selective breeding as an additional measure towards controlling and eradicating the disease. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - August 24, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Is it possible to control bovine tuberculosis without compensation? Reviewing ten years of the Chilean program and its progress
AbstractIn 2011, the Chilean bovine tuberculosis (bTB) program was launched by the Livestock and Agriculture Service (SAG) as a compulsory countrywide program based on testing and culling of bTB reactors at herd-owners expense. This review outlines the rationale and key components of the bTB program, and the dynamic changes that have occurred since 2011. The paper also examines the problems identified by stakeholders and the initiatives put in place to address the constraints to achieving progress.To date, the program has shown progress in controlling bTB. However, in order to achieve bTB eradication it will be essential t...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - August 24, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Horizon scanning: what next for bovine TB control in England?
AbstractEngland is currently in year nine of its 25-year strategy to achieve TB freedom. This talk will speculate on what new tools and approaches could be introduced in the future to help us achieve our goal.Using Defra ’s response to the independent review of its TB programme as a starting point and building on the plenary talk by the UK CVO, I will look at some opportunities that could arise under the different aspects of the response.Firstly, how best to help farmers reduce their herd TB risk through better informed purchasing decisions will be considered, including looking at the recent publication of the health rat...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 31, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
‘Good farmers’ and ‘real vets’: social identities, behaviour change and the future of bovine tuberculosis eradication
In conclusion, the paper outlines four key roles for social research in assisting with future bTB eradication policies. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 27, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Bovine tuberculosis in Spain, is it really the final countdown?
AbstractBovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a severe zoonotic disease that has major impacts on both health and the economy, and which has been subjected to specific eradication programmes in many countries for decades. This manuscript highlights the relevance of this disease in the context of the European Union (EU) and summarizes the epidemiological situation and the main tools (e.g. antemortem diagnostic tests, slaughterhouse surveillance, laboratories, comprehensive databases, etc.) used to control and eradicate bTB in the various EU countries with a focus on the situation in Spain. A comprehensive description of the specific...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 25, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The devil you know and the devil you don ’t: current status and challenges of bovine tuberculosis eradication in the United States
We describe the current status of bTB eradication in the U.S., how circumstances and management have changed, what has been learned, and what remains more elusive than ever. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 25, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Australia ’s colourful path to tuberculosis freedom
AbstractThe aim of this paper is to highlight the key lessons learned from Australia ’s successful program to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (TB) over a 27-year period from 1970 when the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign commenced, through to when TB freedom was declared on 31 December 1997.As well as discussing the key elements of the national program and its success factors, the author documents a number of case studies and reflects on personal experiences in the far north-west of the state of Queensland during the very difficult latter phases of the program from the mid 1980s and subsequently as State p...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 25, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Challenges to the control of Mycobacterium bovis in livestock and wildlife populations in the South African context
AbstractBovine tuberculosis (bTB) was first diagnosed in cattle in South Africa in 1880 and proclaimed a controlled disease in 1911. Testing of cattle for bTB is voluntary and only outbreaks of disease are reported to the National Department of Agriculture so the prevalence of the disease in cattle is largely unknown. There is a Bovine Tuberculosis Scheme which is aimed at the control of bTB in cattle but the same measures of test and slaughter, and the quarantining of the property apply to wildlife as well. bTB was first diagnosed in wildlife in a greater kudu in the Eastern Cape in 1928 and has to date been found in 24 m...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 25, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Lens-related ocular emergencies (LROE) in dogs: treatment and visual outcome after late presentation of 90 eyes
ConclusionCrystalline lens pathology can cause a wide variety of ocular emergencies that may result in blindness. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for handling lens-related emergencies in dogs. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 18, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
bTB eradication in Ireland: where to from here?
Conclusions‘The tragedy of the horizon’ was a term first used in the context of climate change, referring to the costs imposed on future generations that the current generation has no direct incentives to fix. This concept is equally relevant to bTB eradication in Ireland, where current decisions will have long-term consequences for future generations, including both the general public (through the Exchequer) and future Irish farmers. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 4, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Learning through clinical extramural studies: an observational study
ConclusionsStudent perspectives on planning and learning in the CEMS workplace context yielded important insights into the factors that influence their self-regulatory activities which can help inform future educational interventions to support student learning. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - June 9, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
