Cows in a field (IMAGE) University of Cambridge Caption Bovine tuberculosis is an infectious disease of cattle that results in large economic costs and health impacts across the world. Credit Jacqueline Garget Usage Restrictions With credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.