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TB COMMITTEE CALLS FOR ADOPTION OF STRATEGIC ERADICATION PLAN

	GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 26, 2004 -- At its meeting here this week, the USAHA 
Committee on Tuberculosis strongly encouraged the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) to adopt the 2004 strategic plan for the eradication 
of bovine tuberculosis.

	The 2004 strategic plan, developed by the committee, identifies six major 
strategies as crucial elements in the eradication of this disease.  They 
are: eradication; wildlife management; laboratory and diagnostic support; 
TB surveillance; information and education outreach; and risk mitigation.

	The committee also called on USDA to request the funding necessary to carry 
out the plan.  It also urged livestock industry groups as well as state 
animal health and wildlife agencies to support USDA’s request for funds so 
the plan can be implemented.
	

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