Vaccine could be a new tool to help UK achieve TB-free status

With the recent announcement that trials for a vaccine for cattle against TB are to get underway, Hannah Noble caught up with UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss.

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Vaccine could be a new tool to help UK achieve TB-free status

With the recent announcement that trials for a vaccine for cattle against TB are to get underway, Hannah Noble caught up with UK Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss to gain an understanding...

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