Prevalence of Mycobacterium Bovis infection and associated risk factors among dairy farm cattle in Mekelle and Wukro towns, Northern Ethiopia

Prevalence of Mycobacterium Bovis infection and associated risk factors among dairy farm cattle in Mekelle and Wukro towns, Northern Ethiopia

Abstract Bovine tuberculosis (BTB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, contributes significantly to human tuberculosis in developing countries, accounting for 10–15% of cases in Ethiopia. This study assessed the prevalence of BTB and associated risk factors in dairy cattle in Mekelle city and Wukro town...

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Main Authors: Mebrahtu Weldegebriel, Kalayou Hailu, Kedir Seid, Letemichael Negash, Yemane Weldu, Hagazi Fantay, Biruk Mekonnen, Nigus Abebe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Dairy farm
Mycobacterium Bovis
Prevalence
Tuberculin test
Zoonosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-04267-y
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