Livestock Disease Eradication Evaluation of the Cooperative State-Federal Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Program (1994) / Chapter Skim
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In the mid 198Os, eradication efforts appeared stymied even as new disease threats appeared. The persistence of infection in large dairy herds in the southwest, the apparent rise in the number of infected Mexican cattle imported into the United States, and He appearance of infected bison, elk, and deer in the rapidly growing captive herds all contributed to the enhanced potential for spread of bovine tuberculosis.
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In recent years, the number of feeder cattle entering the United States from Mexico has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, although these cattle may be certified as having negative tuberculin skin tests, a small percentage are in fact tuberculous and may pose a risk to the U.S.
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tests to help determine the true health status of individual animals. In the long term, bovine tuberculosis will continue to be a problem for the United States even if it is eradicated domestically.
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Despite this caution, the cattle industry wished to forge ahead with the eradication program; currently He program is nearing successful completion using He traditional tuberculin skin test as the primary disease detection device. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The committee has concluded that the goal of eradication of bovine tuberculosis in the United States is biologically and economically feasible.
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While the earlier models assumed adequate funds were available to compensate fully producers whose animals were designated for slaughter, Me committee believes this assumption is unwarranted under the current fiscal constraints. Our second major recommendation is: Recognizing the constraints on public funds and the benefits from eradication that accrue to livestock enterprises, the committee recommends that producers of aR affected species financially support the eradication program In sharing responsibilityforfundting an eradication program with taxpayers, the livestock industry's involvement will promote attainment of a mutually beneficial goal and simultaneously acquire a direct interest in ensuring that the program is operated effectively the optimal extent of producer participation and the choice of eradication strategy tie g , depopulation or test and slaughters could be evaluated with the use of bioeconomic models, updated to reflect changes in industry structure and public attitudes in the two decades since a comprehensive analysis for the United States was last undertaken Any U.S.
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There is always a danger that success in the eradication program removes incentives to learn more about bovine tuberculosis. However, continuing efforts in research and in training animal health personnel are needed to assure effectiveness in disease detection and management, to meet changing requirements of food safety regulations, and to cope with the inexperience of animal industry workers with this disease.
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