New Mexico Livestock Board is monitoring the avian influenza (HPAI) situation in the state and would like to help ensure a safe fair season by providing guidelines for Fair Boards, Extension Agents, and FFA teachers. Since fair season starts here in July and runs through October, it is important to note that the status and/or situation can change anytime, and updates to the guidelines may need to be made and followed accordingly to help reduce spread.
Please click the link below to read the recommendations.
Fair season is here, and the CDC has published the following resources for fair organizers and animal exhibitors.
Below is an excerpt from this document from the USDA regarding these new requirements:
"The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing this Federal Order to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). HPAI is a contagious viral disease of domestic poultry and wild birds. HPAI is deadly to domestic poultry and can wipe out entire flocks within a matter of days. HPAI is a threat to the poultry industry, animal health, human health, trade, and the economy worldwide. In the US, HPAI has now been detected in dairy cattle.
Mandatory Testing for Interstate Movement of Dairy Cattle
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Prior to interstate movement, dairy cattle are required to receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratory.
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owners of herds in which dairy cattle test positive for interstate movement will be required to provide epidemiological information, including animal movement tracing.
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Dairy cattle moving interstate must adhere to conditions specified by APHIS.
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As will be described in forthcoming guidance, these steps will be immediately required for lactating dairy cattle, while these requirements for other classes of dairy cattle will be based on scientific factors concerning the virus and its evolving risk profile.
Mandatory Reporting
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Laboratories and state veterinarians must report positive Influenza A nucleic acid detection diagnostic results (e.g. PCR or genetic sequencing) in livestock to USDA APHIS.
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Laboratories and state veterinarians must report positive Influenza A serology diagnostic results in livestock to USDA APHIS.
For more information regarding this Federal Order go to HPAI Detections in Livestock Page."
See the following links for more detail:
Frequently Asked Questions
APHIS Requirements and Recommendations for State Animal Health Officials, Accredited Veterinarians and Producers
APHIS Page for HIPAI
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shared its final rule for enhancing animal disease traceability (ADT) efforts for cattle and bison. This rule was published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2024, and goes into effect November 5, 2024.
The updated rule requires official ear tags to be visually and electronically readable for interstate movement of certain cattle and bison, The final rule applies to:
- Sexually intact beef cattle and bison 18 months of age and older
- All dairy cattle
- Cattle and bison of any age for rodeo or recreation events
- Cattle or bison of any age used for shows or exhibition
Metal official identification tags that are currently in place can remain in those animals as their permanent identification and do not need to be removed or replaced. As of November 5, 2024, metal tags may no longer be placed in the ear and used as official identification in cattle or bison.
Additional information is available through the USDA APHIS website and in the Frequently Asked Questions: Animal Disease Traceability Rule (9CFR Part 86). Free electronic identification (RFID) tags are available to New Mexico cattle producers, sale barns, and accredited veterinarians through the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB). A premises identification number (PIN) is required and can be obtained through the NMLB prior to ordering tags. Please contact the NMLB office at 505-841-6161