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What is bovine tuberculosis (bTB)?

• Highly infectious, chronic respiratory disease
• Caused by the bacteria, Mycobacterium bovis
• Results in granulomatous lesions in respiratory tract and infected organs, and potentially death
• Affects livestock, wildlife, and domestic animals, as well as humans
• Has potential to greatly damage livestock industries as infected cattle must be culled to prevent widespread outbreak