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Mission:
The Bacterial Diseases of Livestock Research Unit investigates diseases of food-producing animals and selected wild animals caused by Brucella, Mycobacteria, and Spirochetes. Our mission is to develop and evaluate improved tests for the diagnosis of Johne's Disease, Bovine Tuberculosis in cattle and elk, and Leptospirosis. In addition, development of vaccines and other control measures for the prevention of Johne's Disease, Bovine Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, and Leptospirosis in livestock and selected wildlife is emphasized. The cause and pathogenesis of Bovine Proliferative Digital Dermatitis also is investigated.