Guidelines for the control of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in livestock

This set of guidelines aims to assist the World Organisation for Animal Health
(WOAH) Members and stakeholders of the livestock industry in advancing the control of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) species infection and bovine tuberculosis (bTB) disease, using strategies other than, or to complement, testing and slaughtering (T&S) of animals. It complements the framework of standards provided by the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code (Terrestrial Code) and the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals (Terrestrial Manual).

The guidelines outline recommendations and provide guidance on key aspects of
the control of MTBC species infection and bTB in livestock species that should
be considered to address the specific challenges faced by countries with different epidemiologic, economic and socio-cultural characteristics.