Dr. Sarah Ahola from the Cattle Health Center provided an overview of the fiscal year’s cattle health cooperative agreement instructions and training. The presentation covered goals related to cattle health surveillance, outreach, brucellosis management, BSE sampling, fever tick program, tuberculosis detection, blood and tissue collection rule compliance, reporting requirements, and preparedness and response plans. A notable update is the shift towards quarterly reporting for surveillance data and epidemiologic activities, emphasizing the need for states to collaborate with AVIC for data collection and maintenance. This quarterly reporting approach aims to improve coordination and decision-making for future funding levels. Contact Dr. Ahola for any questions or concerns.
Are you looking to stay updated on the latest guidelines and instructions for cattle health cooperative agreements? Look no further! Dr. Sarah Ahola from the Cattle Health Center is here to provide you with an overview of the fiscal year 2020 cattle health cooperative agreement instructions and training.
Cattle health surveillance and outreach goals remain consistent from the previous year, emphasizing the importance of conducting surveillance in domestic cattle and bison, as well as targeted high-risk wildlife populations. This helps maintain national, state, and herd disease data certifications.
Specific guidelines are in place for brucellosis management plans in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming within the Greater Yellowstone area. These plans cover surveillance activities outlined in management plans to mitigate risks associated with wildlife.
For BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy), minor edits have been made to the program, including collecting samples from non-ambulatory animals over 30 months old and fallen stock over 30 months old. States are expected to conduct outreach and education with accredited veterinarians to encourage sampling and connect with public health officials.
The cattle fever tick program guidelines for Puerto Rico and Texas remain unchanged, with Puerto Rico continuing to provide fever tick program data and Texas conducting targeted surveillance outside the permanent quarantine zone. Collaboration with various entities and joint fever tick research efforts are ongoing.
Tuberculosis guidelines also remain consistent, with states expected to conduct targeted surveillance in geographic areas where TB has been identified, implement herd management plans, and conduct wildlife surveillance to determine TB presence in wildlife.
States are also expected to assist with blood and tissue collection at various establishments, complete applicable monthly and LRAD NARS reports, and maintain an exercise state-level plan for preparedness and response.
The most significant update for the year involves moving towards quarterly reporting for surveillance data and epidemiologic activities. States will need to coordinate with AVIC to update information and submit any missing data through surveillance and activity reports.
Stay informed and compliant with the latest cattle health guidelines and requirements to ensure the health and well-being of your livestock. For any questions or comments, reach out to Dr. Sarah Ahola or your AVIC for assistance. Thank you for your dedication to cattle health and safety!
