Which factor contributes to the challenges of eradication of brucellosis?

The challenge of eradicating brucellosis is significantly influenced by various factors within agricultural practices and wildlife management. The designation of the bison as a national mammal holds implications for wildlife management policies and conservation efforts, which can complicate the control of brucellosis, particularly because bison can be reservoirs for the disease. This status often engenders a conflict between conservation objectives and public health goals. Effective brucellosis control requires managing both domestic and wild animal populations and addressing the transmission dynamics between them.

While factors such as farming practices and livestock rights can impact brucellosis transmission, the unique challenges posed by the national status of the bison bring complexity to eradication efforts. Managing disease in a wildlife population that is also a national symbol can lead to resistance against more aggressive disease control measures, thereby making eradication efforts even more difficult.