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Vaccine Use in Final Phase
BACKGROUND:
The appropriate use of brucella vaccines varies widely from area to area,
depending upon risk factors, regional preference, and the stage of the
eradication program. POSITION
STATEMENT:
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) supports the
following three-point policy on calf hood vaccination be adopted by USDA.
Policy on calfhood vaccination for brucellosis: 1.
Educate herd owners and veterinary practitioners regarding vaccination so
their decisions on its use will reflect the advantages, disadvantages, and
appropriateness in the herd under consideration. 2.
Limit federal funding for the purchase and application of brucella vaccine
to infected or designated high-risk herds. 3.
Emphasize the importance of proper calfhood vaccination as related to age,
dosage, identification and reporting. Affirmed:
2000 |
Reaffirmed: 2001 |
Reaffirmed: 2002 | Reaffirmed:
2003 |
Reaffirmed: 2004 |
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Reprinting of this resolution is encouraged. |
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