Bovine tuberculosis has been confirmed in a Tripp County beef herd.
The infected cow was identified by meat inspection during a routine inspection in October by a Texas slaughterhouse and official records linked the cow to Tripp County herd, according to state veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven.
Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic respiratory disease of cattle and infected animals can transmit the infection to other animals in close proximity.
“We are working closely (United States Department of Agriculture) officials, area veterinarians, neighboring herd owners and wildlife officials to evaluate the extent of he disease,” Oedekoven said.
Officials investigation will look to determine the source of the infection and precautions have been put in place to protect the health of the state’s cattle industry, Oedekoven said.
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