• Question: as bovine TB comes from cows, do the cows die from their TB?

    Asked by Scarlett to Thorrun, Helen, Daniel, Amy on 16 Jun 2017.
    • Photo: Helen Frost

      Helen Frost answered on 16 Jun 2017:


      Yes, cows suffer from bovine TB, and it’s unpleasant – they get swollen glands, they lose weight, they get a fever and gradually get weaker. Also badgers and other animals can contract the infection.

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