cattle health 
resolution and position statement

 

Support for NAHMS Livestock Surveys

 

BACKGROUND: The health of livestock in the United States is of prime importance to NIAA. Qualification of health and management of animal agriculture is critically needed with the help of producer groups and government.

 

POSITION STATEMENT: The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) supports the development of NAHMS surveys, special projects, and surveillance programs and their successful completion, proper evaluation, and dissemination of results.

 

Approved: 2000  |  Amended: 2001  |  Reaffirmed: 2002  |  Reaffirmed: 2003  |  Reaffirmed: 2004 |  Reaffirmed:  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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