Integrating whole-genome sequencing and epidemiology to characterise Mycobacterium bovis transmission in Ireland: a proof of concept

Abstract Background In the Republic of Ireland, the herd-level incidence of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, reached 6.40% by June 29th 2025, highlighting bTB’s risk to animal health, biosecurity and the economy. The complexity of bTB epidemiology, driven by multiple host sp...

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Hauptverfasser:	Nicola Harvey, Guy McGrath, James O’Shaughnessy, Jamie A. Tratalos, Brian Byrne, Adrian Allen, Robin Skuce, Kevin Kenny, Stephen V. Gordon, Damien Farrell
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	BMC 2025-12-01
Schriftenreihe:	Irish Veterinary Journal
Schlagworte:	Mycobacterium bovis Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) Epidemiological data Meles meles Cattle
Online-Zugang:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-025-00321-3
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