Considerable progress has been made toward the control anderadication of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovisfrom domestic animals. However, sporadic outbreaks continue tooccur in many countries. Public health and regulatory officialsthroughout the world continue to be concerned about the effectthese M. bovis outbreaks have on control of tuberculosis incattle, other domestic farm animals, captive wild animals, andhumans.Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Animals and Humans,second edition, is the most comprehensive collection of timelyinformation regarding M. bovis in any single source.This international reference includes the most currentinformation on mechanisms of virulence of tubercle bacilli andimmunologic and biochemical responses of the host involved inresistance. The book includes information on diagnosis andapplication of the latest molecular techniques in epidemiologicinvestigations. Included are chapters on the economic impact ofoutbreaks of M. bovis in alternate species on controlprograms in domestic animals.Tuberculosis specialists from around the world have produced aninvaluable reference for veterinarians, health care workers, publichealth officials, state and federal regulatory personnel, andlivestock producers interested in the importation of animals forherd additions.A completely revised and updated editionIncludes information on the status of M. bovis infectionin animals and humans globallyExtensive reference lists to help readers explore theliterature further