Analysis of bovine tuberculosis transmission in Jalisco, Mexico through whole-genome sequencing

Abstract

Bovine tuberculosis, caused by M. bovis, is endemic in Mexico and has had a big impact on public health. Jalisco is considered to be an important dairy region in the country, accounting for approximately 19% of the total milk production. Within Jalisco, the region of Altos Sur holds the largest proportion of the cattle inventory of the state.

Keywords

• m. bovis
• bovine tuberculosis
• spoligotyping
• whole-genome sequencing
• mexico