Texas Animal Health Commission Ups the Ante to Eradicate Brucellosis Across the State
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The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has increased the payment ranchers can receive for depopulating brucellosis-exposed herds. Under the fixed rate method, all adult commercial cattle in an infected herd are reimbursed at $250 per head, while registered animals are indemnified at $750 per head. To "sweeten the pot," TAHC will add $100 per head for 100 or fewer brucellosis test-negative cows that are 18 months of age or older and $100 per head for five or fewer test-negative bulls. Plus, the rancher would keep the slaughter value of the animal. For more information on the program, contact the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550-8242.
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