RANCHING Wildlife
TB Test Option for Cervid Producers
T
HE TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COM- mission (TAHC) is accepting the Cervid TB Stat-Pak Anti-
body Test as an offi cial screening test for tuberculosis (TB) in captive elk, red deer, white-tailed deer, fal- low deer and reindeer. The single cervical tuberculin
skin test (SCT) and the comparative cervical tuberculin skin test (CCT) had been the only approved offi - cial tests for tuberculosis in captive cervids. The availability of a more rapid testing option that requires only 1 handling event benefi ts the cervid industry and promotes ad- ditional testing, providing the TB program with new information on the identifi cation and control of TB.
A blood sample must be collected
from the animal. Only designated accredited veterinarians (DAVs), who have received training specifi c to sample collection and submission are authorized to submit samples for testing. If your veterinarian is not already a DAV, they can become a DAV through additional training from their regional TAHC offi ce. Check with the state or coun-
try of destination before shipping or moving animals to determine whether their animal health regula- tions allow the use of the Cervid TB Stat-Pak Antibody Test as an offi cial test for tuberculosis in captive elk, red deer, white-tailed deer, fallow deer and reindeer.
For more information, visit
tahc.texas.gov or contact your regional offi ce headquarters.
Region 1: Amarillo 806-354-9335
Region 2: Hempstead 979-921-9481
Region 3: Fort Worth 817-244-2597
Region 4: Mt. Pleasant 903-572-1966
Region 5: Beeville 361-358-3234
Region 6: Lampasas 512-556-6277
Region 7: Rockdale 512-446-2507
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Derrick Scogin Manager, Peeler Ranch Jourdanton, Texas
“The Ranger Gate feeder has completely changed our operation.
Using these feeders has increased our rate of gain and improved our bottom line, with no loss to hogs.
We would not have a single stocker in these drought conditions if it were not for their feeder.”
April 2013 The Cattleman 51
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