cattle health 
resolution and position statement

 

U.S. Bovine Tuberculosis Strategic Plan (2004)

 

BACKGROUND:  Increased problems with dairy cattle tuberculosis in the western states, persistent tuberculosis in imported Mexican cattle, exposure of dairy heifer replacements in feed-lot conditions, and the continued problem of bovine tuberculosis in Michigan white tail deer and cattle has resulted in the development of the 2004 U.S. TB Strategic Plan.  Increased funding and surveillance will be required to meet the challenge of continued infection.

 

RESOLUTION: The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) supports adequate funding in the APHIS USDA budget to implement the 2004 U.S. TB Strategic Plan.

 

Approved: 2004  |  Amended: 2005
 

The Cattle Health committee objectives are to facilitate the development and implementation of programs to control and eradicate beef and dairy cattle diseases and programs to assure the wholesomeness of food products derived from milk and beef.  

Reprinting of this resolution is encouraged.

 

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