Pawlenty signs bovine TB plan into law

ST. PAUL (AP)--A plan to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from Minnesota cattle is now law.

Governor Tim Pawlenty says the disease is a threat to Minnesota's livestock industry.

He spoke at a signing ceremony for the $6.2 million bill.

The plan includes paying ranchers to slaughter their herds and putting up fences to keep deer from spreading the disease.

Senator Rod Skoe says Minnesota is leading the fight against a disease other states have tried to tackle.

The aim is to regain bovine TB-free status for the state's cattle industry.

Federal authorities downgraded the rating this year, triggering costly testing requirements for ranchers and farmers. State officials are pushing to limit the downgraded rating to part of northwestern Minnesota.

5/19/08
2 Star EK\21-B

Date: 5/15/08

Advertisement

Click for related articles

Animal Science Field Day planned in Lexington
Appeals court orders release of FSA farm data
BIG holds annual meeting at the FAPC
BNSF, producers discuss rail, service issues
Brazilian farmer killed in Amazon after reporting illegal loggers
Iowa beef producers promote May Beef Month

article 2008- 21 - PawlentysignsbovineTBplanin.cfm

Article: Pawlenty signs bovine TB plan into law Add Your Comment To post a comment on this story, enter your screen name and email address then click "Add Comment." Your email address will not be displayed. 131 Recommend | 0 Comments

---

	Web hpj.com

Copyright/Privacy
Copyright 1995-2009.  High Plains Publishers, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Any republishing of these pages, including electronic reproduction of the editorial archives or classified advertising, is strictly prohibited. If you have questions or comments you can reach us at High Plains Journal 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., P.O. Box 760, Dodge City, KS 67801 or call 1-800-452-7171. Email: webmaster@hpj.com