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Deer and TB in the UK: What’s Happening? A closer look at TB in deer and its implications for British wildlife and agriculture. Tuberculosis (TB), specifically bovine TB (bTb) caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis, is an increasing concern in deer populations in the UK , and it’s part of the broader TB problem that affects livestock, wildlife and disease control efforts. bTB is a growing concern for both farmers and wildlife managers across the UK. While much of the foc