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February 28, 2024Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Difference in differences analysis evaluates the effects of the badger control policy on bovine tuberculosis in England

Colin Birch Mayur Bakrania Alison Prosser Dan L. Brown Susan M. Withenshaw Sara H. Downs

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Abstract

Persistent tuberculosis (TB) in cattle populations in England has been associated with an exchange of infection with badgers (Meles meles). A badger control policy (BCP) commenced in 2013. Its aim was to decrease TB incidence in cattle by reducing the badger population available to provide a wildlife reservoir for bovine TB. Monitoring data from 52 BCP intervention areas 200-1600 km

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68e770a2b6db6435876e67d5 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54062-4

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