Wyoming Brucellosis Program Review

Submitted by bsiadmin on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 16:59.

Publication Type:

Government Report

Authors:

Barton, Claude E.; Johnson, Billy G.; Sanders, R. B.; Warner, David; White, Ronald L.

Source:

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, p.1-26 (1997)

Call Number:

258

Accession Number:

258

Keywords:

APHIS Policy; cattle; brucellosis; Wyoming; management; bison; disease; eradication; history; elk; Yellowstone National Park; Grand Teton National Park; distribution; infection; Greater Yellowstone Area; brucella; bacteria; brucella abortus

Abstract:

Strong Program Elements:1. Herd record files2. Calfhood vaccination 3. Animal identification at livestock markets 4. Epidemiology support 5. Laboratory 6. Veterinary support in the field 7. Activities of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in controlling brucellosis affected wildlife 8. Brand inspection 9. Interest and support of the livestock industry Program Elements Needing Improvement: 1. State-Federal relations 2. Market cattle surveillance 3. Public information 4. Documentation of MCI tracebacks 5. APHIS, VS assistance in dealing with brucellosis in wildlife

Notes:

Found in Bison LibraryNatureBib ID: 652026