Rapid TB test could be valuable biosecurity tool

A new lateral flow test similar to those used to identify Covid, could offer farmers another biosecurity tool against bovine TB. 

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Rapid TB test could be valuable biosecurity tool

A new lateral flow test similar to those used to identify Covid, could offer farmers another biosecurity tool against bovine TB. The test, bTBscreen+, is not yet on the market, but is a rapid test for...

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