The prevalence of mycobacterial infection among lactating Fulani cows
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17 18 The prevalence of mycobacterial infection among lactating Fulani cows was investigated in 19 the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and Kaduna State of Nigeria. Tuberculin testing 20 using single comparative intradermal tuberculin test (SCITT) showed a 14.6% positive, 4% 21 doubtful and 81.4% negative reactors. Mycobacterial infection was found to be present in the 22 nomadic (constantly moving) and semi-nomadic (limited movement) management systems 23 studied but management showed no significant effect on the prevalence of the disease.
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