Difference in differences analysis evaluates the effects of the badger control policy on bovine tuberculosis in England
CPD Birch, M Bakrania, A Prosser, D Brown… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Persistent tuberculosis (TB) in cattle populations in England has been associated with an
exchange of infection with badgers (Meles meles). A badger control policy (BCP) …
exchange of infection with badgers (Meles meles). A badger control policy (BCP) …
Test and vaccinate or remove: methodology and preliminary results from a badger intervention research project
FD Menzies, CM McCormick, MJH O'Hagan… - Veterinary …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background: In the British Isles, it is generally accepted that the Eurasian badger
(Meles meles) plays a role in the maintenance of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle. Non …
(Meles meles) plays a role in the maintenance of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle. Non …
Farmer‐led badger vaccination in Cornwall: Epidemiological patterns and social perspectives
R Woodroffe, K Astley, R Barnecut… - People and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract In the United Kingdom, the management of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) challenges
the coexistence of people and wildlife. Control of this cattle disease is hindered by …
the coexistence of people and wildlife. Control of this cattle disease is hindered by …
Impact of test, vaccinate and remove protocol on home ranges and nightly movements of badgers in a medium density population
SHA Redpath, NJ Marks, FD Menzies, MJH O'Hagan… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract In the British Isles, the European badger (Meles meles) is thought to be the primary
wildlife reservoir of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), an endemic disease in cattle. Test, vaccinate …
wildlife reservoir of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), an endemic disease in cattle. Test, vaccinate …
Use of an expert elicitation methodology to compare welfare impacts of two approaches for blood sampling European badgers (Meles meles) in the field
In the UK and Republic of Ireland, the European badger (Meles meles) is considered the
most significant wildlife reservoir of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis, the cause of bovine …
most significant wildlife reservoir of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis, the cause of bovine …
Performance of fur clips and livestock markers for identifying vaccinated badgers
CH Benton, AL Griffiths, RJ Delahay - European Journal of Wildlife …, 2024 - Springer
Marking free-living wild mammals may be desirable during field studies and management
interventions; however, doing so presents practical challenges. In the context of disease …
interventions; however, doing so presents practical challenges. In the context of disease …
Vaccinating badgers in a post‐cull landscape; insights from the field
In 2010 the BadgerBCG vaccine was licenced for use in badgers in the United Kingdom to
reduce the severity of Mycobacterium bovis infection, and hence the risks of onward …
reduce the severity of Mycobacterium bovis infection, and hence the risks of onward …
[HTML][HTML] Uptake of baits by wild badgers: Influences of deployment method, badger age and activity patterns on potential delivery of an oral vaccine
In parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the European badger is a wildlife host for
Mycobacterium bovis (the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis). Badger vaccination is …
Mycobacterium bovis (the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis). Badger vaccination is …
Exploring farmer attitudes towards the vaccination of badgers against bovine tuberculosis
This report investigates farmer attitudes towards the prospect of vaccinating badgers. It forms
part of a larger social research project to examine farmers' current and future willingness to …
part of a larger social research project to examine farmers' current and future willingness to …
Estimating wildlife vaccination coverage using genetic methods
Vaccination is a useful approach for the control of disease in wildlife populations. However,
its effectiveness is dependent in part on delivery to a sufficient proportion of the target …
its effectiveness is dependent in part on delivery to a sufficient proportion of the target …