Tuberculosis in Poultry and Swine

The chronic disease of tuberculosis is characterized by the formation of small, distinct, clearly defined nodules, referred to as tubercles. This disease has been greatly reduced due to both testing and a sanitation program began in 1917. Avian tuberculosis was still widespread in North Dakota in 1948. This article addresses the control of tuberculosis in poultry flock. The article addresses the control of tuberculosis in swine, also