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Six cases of bovine tuberculosis detected in Sousse raise public health concerns
via Business News6 min read
Six cases of bovine tuberculosis were recently identified in calves at the municipal slaughterhouse in Sousse, prompting discussions about the circulation of this zoonotic disease and existing sanitary control measures. Speaking on April 20, 2026, Ahmed Rejeb, the dean of veterinarians, stated that detecting tuberculosis cases at the slaughterhouse is part of the normal veterinary control chain. Slaughterhouses allow for rigorous inspection of carcasses and identification of tuberculous lesions, which are often not visible in live animals. Infected calves may not show apparent clinical symptoms, with diagnosis primarily relying on post-mortem examination. This protocol is crucial for preventing health risks, as infected animals dying in natural settings could lead to the spread of bacteria to stray animals and humans. The origin of the affected calves remains uncertain, though smuggling has been suggested. Ahmed Rejeb noted that bovine tuberculosis is known to be present in Tunisia, with some animals being asymptomatic carriers. The disease has localized and generalized forms; localized forms may allow for partial carcass recovery, while generalized forms require total destruction of the meat. Global vaccination against bovine tuberculosis is not widespread due to technical and epidemiological constraints, though research is ongoing. Certain Category A antibiotics, reserved for human diseases like tuberculosis, are strictly prohibited in veterinary medicine to prevent the eme
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