Post by theprocessor on Dec 3, 2006 17:00:29 GMT -5
I had an interest about deer TB in a previous thread, so here is the information for you guys.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious, contagious disease caused by several strains of related bacteria. Of the three main types (human, avian, and bovine) bovine (or cattle-type) is the most infectious, infecting most warm-blooded animals, including humans, livestock and wildlife. Indiana has been recognized as bovine tuberculosis-free in domestic animals since 1983.
Cattle-type TB has historically been very rare in wild white-tailed or mule deer. However, recent findings in white-tailed deer in northeastern MIchigan have prompted the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOHA) and Department of Natural Resources to launch a passive surveillance project locally. You can help with this effort to protect Indina's domestic and wild animal population by helping to verify Hoosier deer contine to be disease-free.
Info for Hunters
In the unlikely event you see lesions (white or red blister-likesores) on the internal organs or carcass of a deer, exercise caution in handling the animal. do not proceed with further processing until the carcass is examined by a State Board of Animal Health veterinarian. By callin the toll-free number listed below, a veterinarian will advise you, free of charce, on teh appropriate use of the animal, and possily collect tissue samples for further testing. By reporting any suspicious lesion, you are helping the DNT protet the health status of indiana's white-tailed deer resource.
If you see any lesion, refigerate (or ice down) the carcass if possible. Keep the animal, including the head, intact untill examined. If you submit your deer for further testing, DNR will replace your permanent/temporary deer tag to allow revalidation of your existing license.
Situations that arise on weekends/holidays are not considered emergencies---call BOAH on the next regulare business day.
If you see any lesions, consult a vet by calling Indiana State Board of Animal Health (toll-free) at: 877-747-3038 ext. 358
Office hours are Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information on this program, contact Indiana State Board of Animal Health at 877/747-3038 or by email at animalhealth@boah.state.in.us Also, look for the latest information about bovine tuberculosis on BOAH's site at www.in.gov/boah/ Click the cattle divison icon to access.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious, contagious disease caused by several strains of related bacteria. Of the three main types (human, avian, and bovine) bovine (or cattle-type) is the most infectious, infecting most warm-blooded animals, including humans, livestock and wildlife. Indiana has been recognized as bovine tuberculosis-free in domestic animals since 1983.
Cattle-type TB has historically been very rare in wild white-tailed or mule deer. However, recent findings in white-tailed deer in northeastern MIchigan have prompted the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOHA) and Department of Natural Resources to launch a passive surveillance project locally. You can help with this effort to protect Indina's domestic and wild animal population by helping to verify Hoosier deer contine to be disease-free.
Info for Hunters
In the unlikely event you see lesions (white or red blister-likesores) on the internal organs or carcass of a deer, exercise caution in handling the animal. do not proceed with further processing until the carcass is examined by a State Board of Animal Health veterinarian. By callin the toll-free number listed below, a veterinarian will advise you, free of charce, on teh appropriate use of the animal, and possily collect tissue samples for further testing. By reporting any suspicious lesion, you are helping the DNT protet the health status of indiana's white-tailed deer resource.
If you see any lesion, refigerate (or ice down) the carcass if possible. Keep the animal, including the head, intact untill examined. If you submit your deer for further testing, DNR will replace your permanent/temporary deer tag to allow revalidation of your existing license.
Situations that arise on weekends/holidays are not considered emergencies---call BOAH on the next regulare business day.
If you see any lesions, consult a vet by calling Indiana State Board of Animal Health (toll-free) at: 877-747-3038 ext. 358
Office hours are Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information on this program, contact Indiana State Board of Animal Health at 877/747-3038 or by email at animalhealth@boah.state.in.us Also, look for the latest information about bovine tuberculosis on BOAH's site at www.in.gov/boah/ Click the cattle divison icon to access.
