Be Extra Vigilant of Your Livestock and Property

Here's what you can do to protect your operation. In light of recent terrorist actions, producers need to be extra vigilant of their livestock and property. The Texas Animal Health Commission suggests producers: Check livestock regularly. Immediately report signs of disease. Report... More

Anthrax Information

Anthrax fact sheet from USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) www.aphis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/anthrax.html Steps to help maintain security on your operation -- from the Animal Industry Foundation www.fass.org/Vigilance.htm Frequently asked questions about anthrax -- compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/anthrax_g.htm Guidelines for handling anthrax threats -- compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) www.bt.cdc.gov/DocumentsApp/Anthrax/10122001Handle/10122001Handle.asp>

BSE Information

BSE Risk Assessment in U.S. Commissioned by USDA, this risk assessment was conducted by the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis. BSE Firewall Chart (download) A diagram of BSE prevention strategies in the U.S. --- courtesy of AMI BSE Response Plan (download) A summary of how the USDA would respond if an animal in the U.S. tested positive for BSE Foreign Animal Disease Brochure (download) An outline of actions to prevent foreign animal diseases, including BSE --- compiled by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the Cattlemen's Beef Board. Prevention Information (download) Surveillance information, a timeline of actions to prevention the disease, and a world map of documented cases --- compiled by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Q & A Fact Sheet (download) Facts about the disease --- compiled by the American Meat Institute. www.biosecuritycenter.org Web-based National Biosecurity Resource Center for Animal Health Emergencies www.bseinfo.org The National Cattlemen's Beef Association's scientifically reviewed site about BSE www.aphis.usda.gov USDA/APHIS Veterinary Services www.cdc.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.fda.gov Food and Drug Administration www.cast-science.org Council for Agricultural Science and Technology

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Information

Foreign Animal Disease Brochure (download) An outline of actions to prevent foreign animal diseases, including FMD --- compiled by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the Cattlemen's Beef Board. www.biosecuritycenter.org Web-based National Biosecurity Resource Center for Animal Health Emergencies www.tahc.state.tx.us Texas Animal Health Commission