Title
Agreement between the caudal fold test and serological tests for the detection of Mycobacterium bovis infection in bison
Author(s)
Chapinal, N., B.T. Elkin, D.O. Joly, B.A. Schumaker, and C. Stephen
Published
2012
Publisher
Preventive Veterinary Medicine
Abstract
Myobacterium bovis is the pathogen for bovine tuberculosis which represents a wildlife conservation, livestock production sustainability, and human health concern. Despite the severity of threats, there is a lack of accurate live animal diagnostic tests for the disease. This study samples wood bison in the Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada, previously identified as a disease reservoir population, to conduct an assessment of field diagnostic tests for Myobacterium bovis. Specifically, this study compares the caudal fold test (CFT), a commonly used skin test, to serological tests and calls for the development of a more robust diagnostic process.
Full Citation
Chapinal, N., B.T. Elkin, D.O. Joly, B.A. Schumaker, and C. Stephen. 2012. Agreement between the caudal fold test and serological tests for the detection of Mycobacterium bovis infection in bison. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 105: 326 – 330.
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