Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6128299 | Acta Tropica | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
â¶ We investigated tuberculosis in cattle at 11 farms. â¶ An overall prevalence was 7.6%. â¶ Frequency analysis showed an association age, calving and milk production. â¶ Logistic regression analysis showed association of age, calving, milk production, the presence of sheep and total animals at the farm. â¶ We concluded that 100% herds had tuberculous animals with age, calving, milk production and lactation length being stronger risk factor, while sheep has protective effect.
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Authors
M. Tariq Javed, M. Irfan, Imtiaz Ali, Farooq A. Farooqi, M. Wasiq, Monica Cagiola,