All females housed near the bulls have been tested without any positive results in Indiana. All 4-Hers who request sheep project materials will be provided with information on ringworm. A ringworm ID card, featuring color photos, will be provided to everyone at nose-printing days. Cards will illustrate what will not be permitted at exhibitions this year. USDA is currently writing a new scrapie flock certification program.
More information is forthcoming.
A second printing of Commonly Asked Questions About Johne s Disease brochures is now available. Contact the Cattle Division to order. USDA will be reviewing the state s TB program. Meanwhile, current TB-testing requirements are unchanged. Companion Animal Indiana ended 1999 with 12 positive rabies cases all bats and skunks.