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Reindeer TB Blood Test Research Update
The USDA Veterinary Services (VS) is evaluating the Cervid TB Stat-Pak for potential use as an official blood test for Reindeer. The project will evaluate how well the test performs in the field .The research will be conducted from now through September 15, 2011. Reindeer herds conducting herd TB accreditation testing or other TB skin testing with the SCT are being asked to participate in the study. Animals that test positive on the Cervid TB Stat-Pak (blood/serum portion) of the test will be purchased through the federal indemnity process, euthanized, and necropsied to evaluate disease status. Indemnity will be based on market price, It is not necessary to send samples from all of your herd. (Only volunteer to test animals you are willing to part with). Animal testing positive on the SCT but not on the blood test will follow normal procedures and perform the CCT test. VS will cover the costs of blood tubes, shipping fees, and will reimburse herd veterinarians $4 per animal for collecting the blood samples. If the study outcome is favorable, VS will take the next steps for approval as an official test. Remember if you choose to participate and one of you animals was to test positive on the blood portion of the test the animal must be surrendered for necropsy and evaluation! Over the years ROBA has requested a better TB test for reindeer. This is part of the final stages of the research. If you are interested in participating in this phase of the research project please contact Kyle Wilson - .865-405-8609 or email: reindeerman@att.net
_____________________________________________________________________________________ CWD Proposed Rule Changes Many of you are aware the 2006 published CWD rule was rescinded due to petitions received from several state organizations. Now the rule has been amended and is being reviewed and should be available for public comment During March 2011 You can view the original 2006 rule and the proposed changes as of March 21, 2009 from this website. You will need an Adobe Acrobat reader to view these. You will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed to view and print theses pages.
Proposed CWD Rule Changes March 2009 PDF _____________________________________________________ You can make comment on the proposed
rule changes at the federal register website located at this direct
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