Results 151 to 160 of about 859,917 (274)
Bovine Tuberculosis and Badger Culling in England: A Utilitarian Analysis of Policy Options
Bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) is an important animal health policy issue in Britain, which impacts farmers, the public, domestic farmed cattle and the wild badger population. The Westminster government’s badger culling policy in England, which began in
S. McCulloch, M. Reiss
semanticscholar +1 more source
Genomic regions underlying susceptibility to bovine tuberculosis in Holstein-Friesian cattle
BackgroundThe significant social and economic loss as a result of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) presents a continuous challenge to cattle industries in the UK and worldwide.
K. Raphaka+9 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Cross species transmission of Mycobacterium bovis infection at the wildlife/livestock interface in South Africa [PDF]
Bovine tuberculosis affects cattle in South Africa and is known to be endemic in wildlife with the African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) being recognized as the maintenance host.
Etter, Eric+2 more
core
Exploring local knowledge and perceptions on zoonoses among pastoralists in northern and eastern Tanzania [PDF]
Background: Zoonoses account for the most commonly reported emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is limited knowledge on how pastoral communities perceive zoonoses in relation to their livelihoods, culture ...
A Catley+71 more
core +3 more sources
The adenylyl cyclase (AC) Rv1625c from M. tuberculosis is a monomeric progenitor of the nine pseudoheterodimeric mammalian AC isoforms. The hexahelical membrane anchor of Rv1625c serves as an inhibitory receptor for fatty acids, particularly oleic acid. One ligand binds into each monomer of the active Rv1625c dimer.
Anita Charlotte Friderun Schultz+3 more
wiley +1 more source
Tuberculosis and malaria overlap in many sub‐Saharan African countries where BCG vaccination is routinely administered. The aim of this study was to determine whether the timing of BCG vaccination in relation to a malaria infection has implications for BCG vaccine efficacy.
Emily Tangie+7 more
wiley +1 more source
Prevalence and herd-level risk factors of bovine tuberculosis in the State of Goiás, Brazil
Bovine tuberculosis results in economic losses in livestock production and poses a risk to public health. This study aimed to characterize the epidemiological status of bovine tuberculosis in adult cows in the state of Goiás, Brazil.
Willian Vilela Rocha+12 more
doaj +1 more source
This study compares the biomechanical effects of three anterior fixation systems in thoracolumbar surgery—HXTL, NHXTL, and Medtronic's CD Horizon ANTERIOR. Finite element analysis evaluates stress and displacement across vertebral bodies and support structures under varying load conditions. Results indicate the HXTL system minimizes nail–rod stress yet
Xuehai Jia+7 more
wiley +1 more source