The best eradication method in such a case would be to use Bang's system. Healthy animals are kept separate from diseased animals so no transmission can occur and as diseased animals die they are replaced in the healthy herd. Calves from the diseased animals, if removed soon after birth, are not infected and thus a clean herd can be slowly built up and the disease eradicated. Bovine Tuberculosis is a serious concern for game ranchers worldwide. Along with the decreased health risks, there are many economic advantages to having national tuberculosis free status.
Producers can participate in the national and international trade markets.
Also the export potential is much higher for a tuberculosis free nation as consumers are more confident that the animals are disease free. Also tuberculosis free herds may act as stock reserves for producers attempting to eradicate the disease from their own stock. Eradication of tuberculosis requires the cooperation of government and livestock owners. Incentives such as higher prices for certified tuberculosis free products, compensation for slaughtered reactors, or perhaps free testing of animals would encourage producer participation in the program. Increased animal production, economic and health benefits should outweigh the short term costs of eradication.