News Release 10-29-2001 |
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COMMISSIONER URGES LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS TO BE VIGILANT IN ORDER TO PROTECT ANIMAL HEALTH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHARLESTON, WV — In the wake of recent events involving
anthrax, Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass issued a message
of caution to West Virginia livestock producers. While producers
may think it better to delay animal health treatments for their
livestock that normally occur in the fall season, Commissioner Douglass
strongly encourages producers to continue their programs. The vaccinations
for blackleg, respiratory infection, and reo and corona viruses
are just as important this fall as in previous years. Successful
operators are watchful and take appropriate actions to prevent illness
in an individual animal from becoming a herd problem. “Every one should be vigilant, alert and exercise caution concerning the possibility of diseases,” Commissioner Douglass advised. “Livestock producers and hunters have cooperated for years and I solicit continuation of this friendly exchange. I urge these visitors to avoid direct contact with livestock and stay primarily in the wooded areas. It is especially important that active farms be aware of the names and addresses of individuals hunting on their property. If something would happen, this will give us information needed to detect the origin of any infection.” For more information, contact the West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division, 304/558-2214.
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