The Bureau effected this mandate to successfuly eradicate bovine contagious pleuropneumonia in the late 1800's. Hog cholera, bovine brucellosis, tuberculosis, and pseudorabies were more recent targets. U.S. agriculture was beginning to function in the context of world trade. Then, an optimal study design is chosen to collect the necessary data incorporating questionnaires and biologic sample collection.
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A study of fescue in the southeast and investigation of the relationship between calf health and neospora abortion in California are examples. The same information applies to other agricultural concerns, such as quality control, production levels, and cost efficiency. Federal and State government supervisors in many areas distribute information to increase representatives' knowledge base to enhance services to their clients. The identified customer base continually broadens through individual inquiries that range from general study results to questions relating to specific areas. Popular press and scientific publications help disseminate study results and analyses to the public.