/newsroom/taxonomy/term/597/all en /newsroom/channels/news/tb-cattle-vaccine-takes-small-step-forward-219685 <p>Scientists have announced a small but important step in the development of an effective cattle vaccine to prevent bovine tuberculosis. They have identified a "biomarker" using sophisticated molecular technology that allows them to predict vaccine efficacy. David Williams, chairman of the Badger Trust, which strongly supports vaccination of both cattle and badgers, said: "We welcome this refinement in laboratory technique, part of the progress towards the long-awaited goal of an effective cattle vaccine.</p> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:38:03 +0000 laurie.devine@mcgill.ca 16019 at /newsroom