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NDA amends dairy cattle import orderNebraska The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has amended the Dairy Cattle Import Order to include testing of calves age two months and up, including dairy cross animals, as the occurrence of tuberculosis in the United States has increased. The original order was implemented in June 2004. Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic disease and rarely shows symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. Cattle with advanced stages of TB will have a gradual loss of condition, despite adequate nutrition, and may also exhibit a low-grade fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and difficulty breathing. "The Nebraska Department of Agriculture continually monitors diseases that have the potential to impact our state's livestock industry," said State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes. "We feel that this Amended Import Order will be an additional safeguard to help protect our dairy animals and dairy industry in Nebraska." The Amended Order will go into effect immediately. Individuals that are planning to import dairy or dairy cross animals into Nebraska should contact NDA at 800-572-2437 for more information. The amended import order can be found at www.agr.ne.gov, under Animal Health. 6/30/08 Date: 6/25/08 Advertisement
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