Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) |
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Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease that primarily affects cattle, but can be transmitted to other animals. APHIS is working cooperatively with producers, states partners and the industry to eradicate this disease from the United States.
TB Listening Sessions |
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The challenges facing USDA’s bovine TB program are significant. We can improve the TB program so that it can meet these challenges — but only with active participation by as many stakeholders as possible. That’s why we’ve scheduled a series of public meetings on TB – we encourage you and anyone else who’s interested to attend.
The meetings will be formatted as listening sessions — our focus is on gathering information. We’ll invite participants to break into small groups to discuss innovative ways to address every aspect of the TB program. Nothing is off the table. But we need as many perspectives as possible. The more input we can get from all our stakeholders, the better we can craft a TB program that is responsive and effective.
SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS:
View the Listening Sessions Agenda (doc)
Michigan – Monday, December 8, 2008
Holiday Inn South Convention Center, 6820 South Cedar Street, Lansing, MI, 48911
Minnesota – Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Texas – Thursday, December 11, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown, 500 North I H 35, Austin, TX 78701
California – Friday, December 12, 2008
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Washington, DC – Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Renaissance M Street Hotel, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Ongoing TB Eradication Efforts |
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More than 1 millions animals are tested each year for bovine TB. There are a number of reasons why an animal is tested for TB.
Bovine TB: Signs and Symptoms |
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TB is difficult to diagnose because in the early stages of the disease, clinical signs may not be present. When clinical signs do become apparent in the later stages of the disease.
What Should I Do If I Suspect TB in My Herd? |
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If you suspect TB in your herd, you should isolate the affected animal immediately and contact your veterinarian for the correct diagnosis. To contact the Area Veterinarian in Charge for your State, please click here.
How Can I Keep My Herd TB-Free? |
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Biosecurity is the key to keeping your animals healthy and TB-free.
Feedback |
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Please submit your written comments about the current challenges and new approaches for future TB control and eradication to TB.Comments@aphis.usda.gov.
Last Modified: December 4, 2008
