Is TB Testing Associated With Increased Blood Interferon-Gamma Levels?

The Republic of Ireland reports a relatively low prevalence of Johne’s disease (JD) compared to international counterparts. Postulated reasons for this include a lower average herd size and a grass-based production system. Ireland also engages in high levels of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) testing. As...

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Main Authors: Aideen E. Kennedy, Jim O’Mahony, Noel Byrne, John MacSharry, Riona G. Sayers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2017.00176/full