14/07/2025
🚨 Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) – A Silent Threat in Cattle! 🚨
📍 Presented by Dr. Abu Sufyan joyia🩺🐄
Did you know that Bovine Tuberculosis is one of the most economically significant and zoonotic diseases affecting cattle in Pakistan and worldwide?
🦠 Cause:
Bovine TB is caused by Mycobacterium bovis, a bacterium that can affect cattle, buffalo, and even humans.
🔍 Signs to Watch For:
🐮 Chronic cough
🐮 Gradual weight loss
🐮 Weakness
🐮 Reduced milk production
🐮 Swollen lymph nodes
🐮 Labored breathing in advanced cases
⚠️ Many animals may appear clinically healthy but silently spread the infection!
💉 Transmission:
➤ Through inhalation of infected droplets
➤ Contaminated feed, water, or environment
➤ Direct contact with infected animals
👨⚕️ Why It Matters:
Bovine TB can transmit to humans, especially through raw milk or close contact, causing tuberculosis-like illness. It poses a major public health and trade concern.
✅ Control & Prevention:
🔹 Test-and-slaughter or test-and-isolate infected animals
🔹 Regular screening (Tuberculin Skin Test)
🔹 Biosecurity measures on farms
🔹 Proper pasteurization of milk
🔹 Educating farm workers about zoonotic risks
❌ No specific treatment is recommended in food-producing animals due to the zoonotic nature and risk of antibiotic resistance.
🧪 Diagnosis requires proper testing and veterinary supervision. Always consult your local veterinarian for herd health management.
🛑 Don’t ignore persistent cough or wasting in your herd!
📞 For herd testing, consultation, or any animal health concern –
👉 Contact Dr. Abu Sufyan joyia
📍 Expert in large animal diseases, vaccination, and herd management.
📢 Stay alert. Stay safe. Keep your herd TB-free!
Dr Abu sufyan joyia