Summerrain
01-03-2008, 02:23 PM
Recieved this from the State of TX
Cattle TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterim bovis. TB-infected
cattle can develop tubercles, or encapsulated lesions in the lungs,
lymph
nodes, or in other internal organs. Most often, cattle TB infection is
first detected at slaughter plants, where inspectors examine carcasses
for
tubercles, which they collect and submit for laboratory
confirmation. While awaiting lab results, the carcasses are held, or
allowed to be used only in cooked products. Cooking meat, or
pasteurizing
milk (also a heat treatment process) kills TB bacteria
I am forwarding the following news release from the Minnesota Board of
Animal Health and an update on Texas' cattle tuberculosis program for
your
information.
Carla Everett, Texas Animal Health Commission.
.
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More than 1500 Minnesota Cattle Herds Test Negative for Bovine TB
Minnesota cattle producers cooperate to complete bovine tuberculosis
surveillance
St. Paul, Minn – The Board of Animal Health announced today that 1500
Minnesota cattle herds have tested negative for bovine tuberculosis
(TB) as
part of the Statewide Bovine TB Surveillance. This completes the
testing
campaign, aimed at locating and eliminating any infection that might
remain
in the state and bringing Minnesota closer to regaining TB-Free status.
“The successful completion of this testing campaign is a direct
result of
the tireless efforts of Minnesota’s cattle producers and
veterinarians,”
said Minnesota Board of Animal Health Senior Veterinarian Dr. Linda
Glaser. “For producers, completing a TB herd test is a complicated
and
time consuming task, but 1500 producers rose to the occasion. These
individuals went above and beyond for their industry and we thank them
for
that.”
The statewide surveillance, which began in September 2006, is part of a
comprehensive plan authored by the Board with state and federal
partners to
eliminate bovine TB from Minnesota’s livestock and wildlife
populations. In addition to the 1500 statewide surveillance herds, 326
herds have been tested as part of the state’s disease investigation
and
area testing efforts. Testing continues in northwestern Minnesota
where
the disease has been found.
More information on bovine TB in Minnesota and the testing campaign can
be
found at <http://www.bah.state.mn.us/>www.bah.state.mn.us by clicking
Bovine Tuberculosis under the Hot Topics menu or by calling the
Minnesota
TB Hotline at 1-877-MN TB FREE (668-2373).
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Texas’ Cattle TB Program
Texas regained TB-free status in September 2006, after losing the
status in
2002. As part of a five-point strategy to regain Texas' TB-free
status,
342,937 dairy cattle and 128,489 seed stock and purebred beef cattle
were
tested. One infected Texas dairy was detected and depopulated before
the
state regained "free" status.
Under current regulations, all dairy breed cattle must be identified
prior
to entering Texas. Sexually intact dairy cattle older than two months
of
age must have a negative TB test within 60 days prior to entering
Texas. These animals also must be accompanied by a certificate of
veterinary inspection.
Sexually intact dairy cattle younger than two months of age entering
the
state must have a Texas entry permit and a certificate of veterinary
inspection. The animals must go to a premises, to be held until they
are
tested negative for TB at the age of two months.
Dairy cattle entering Texas are exempt from the TB test requirement
only if
they are transported directly to slaughter or to an approved feedlot,
then
slaughter. These animals must be identified, and have a Texas entry
permit
and a certificate of veterinary inspection.
Mexican-origin (M-branded) steers recognized as potential rodeo and/or
roping stock, and entering Texas from other states must have had a
negative
TB test within the previous 12 months. These animals also must be
accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection, issued within
the
previous 30 days.
Cattle TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterim bovis. TB-infected
cattle can develop tubercles, or encapsulated lesions in the lungs,
lymph
nodes, or in other internal organs. Most often, cattle TB infection is
first detected at slaughter plants, where inspectors examine carcasses
for
tubercles, which they collect and submit for laboratory
confirmation. While awaiting lab results, the carcasses are held, or
allowed to be used only in cooked products. Cooking meat, or
pasteurizing
milk (also a heat treatment process) kills TB bacteria
I am forwarding the following news release from the Minnesota Board of
Animal Health and an update on Texas' cattle tuberculosis program for
your
information.
Carla Everett, Texas Animal Health Commission.
.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
More than 1500 Minnesota Cattle Herds Test Negative for Bovine TB
Minnesota cattle producers cooperate to complete bovine tuberculosis
surveillance
St. Paul, Minn – The Board of Animal Health announced today that 1500
Minnesota cattle herds have tested negative for bovine tuberculosis
(TB) as
part of the Statewide Bovine TB Surveillance. This completes the
testing
campaign, aimed at locating and eliminating any infection that might
remain
in the state and bringing Minnesota closer to regaining TB-Free status.
“The successful completion of this testing campaign is a direct
result of
the tireless efforts of Minnesota’s cattle producers and
veterinarians,”
said Minnesota Board of Animal Health Senior Veterinarian Dr. Linda
Glaser. “For producers, completing a TB herd test is a complicated
and
time consuming task, but 1500 producers rose to the occasion. These
individuals went above and beyond for their industry and we thank them
for
that.”
The statewide surveillance, which began in September 2006, is part of a
comprehensive plan authored by the Board with state and federal
partners to
eliminate bovine TB from Minnesota’s livestock and wildlife
populations. In addition to the 1500 statewide surveillance herds, 326
herds have been tested as part of the state’s disease investigation
and
area testing efforts. Testing continues in northwestern Minnesota
where
the disease has been found.
More information on bovine TB in Minnesota and the testing campaign can
be
found at <http://www.bah.state.mn.us/>www.bah.state.mn.us by clicking
Bovine Tuberculosis under the Hot Topics menu or by calling the
Minnesota
TB Hotline at 1-877-MN TB FREE (668-2373).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Texas’ Cattle TB Program
Texas regained TB-free status in September 2006, after losing the
status in
2002. As part of a five-point strategy to regain Texas' TB-free
status,
342,937 dairy cattle and 128,489 seed stock and purebred beef cattle
were
tested. One infected Texas dairy was detected and depopulated before
the
state regained "free" status.
Under current regulations, all dairy breed cattle must be identified
prior
to entering Texas. Sexually intact dairy cattle older than two months
of
age must have a negative TB test within 60 days prior to entering
Texas. These animals also must be accompanied by a certificate of
veterinary inspection.
Sexually intact dairy cattle younger than two months of age entering
the
state must have a Texas entry permit and a certificate of veterinary
inspection. The animals must go to a premises, to be held until they
are
tested negative for TB at the age of two months.
Dairy cattle entering Texas are exempt from the TB test requirement
only if
they are transported directly to slaughter or to an approved feedlot,
then
slaughter. These animals must be identified, and have a Texas entry
permit
and a certificate of veterinary inspection.
Mexican-origin (M-branded) steers recognized as potential rodeo and/or
roping stock, and entering Texas from other states must have had a
negative
TB test within the previous 12 months. These animals also must be
accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection, issued within
the
previous 30 days.