U.S. TB Interim Rule

BACKGROUND: The Border States consensus document has been replaced by the USDA TB Interim Rule.

RESOLUTION: That National Institute for Animal Agriculture supports the USDA TB Interim Rule, which outlines specific requirements that must be met by each Mexican state within a prescribed time period for cattle to continue to be exported to the U.S. Also, NIAA encourages USDA to finalize the TB International Rules in a timely manner.

Approved: 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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