Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Holstein Friesian Cattle, Iran

oleh: Keyvan Tadayon, Nader Mosavari, Fardin Sadeghi, Ken J. Forbes

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-12-01

Deskripsi

To identify strains of Mycobacterium bovis circulating in Iran, we used region of difference, spoligotypes, and variable number tandem repeats to genotype 132 M. bovis isolates from Holstein Friesian cattle. Despite wide geographic origins, the strains were genetically homogeneous. Increased distribution of cattle herds and inadequate control measures may have contributed to strain dispersion.