A differentiated bovine bronchial epithelial air–liquid interface model was established.
A species-specific TLR-mediated PAMP recognition in bovine and sheep airway epithelial cells was determined.
Mycobacteria triggered a species-specific TLR signaling in bovine and sheep airway epithelial cells.
Mycobacteria infections induced a species-specific inflammatory response in bovine and sheep airway epithelial cells.