Washington, DC (October 5, 2011) Today, Congressman Steve Pearce gave the following statement in response to the USDA's updated classification of New Mexico as a bovine tuberculosis (TB) accredited-free state:
"This is great news for New Mexico," said Pearce. "The TB free status gives our ranchers more freedom to do business with states who do not allow cattle from non-TB free states to enter without expensive tests. This is a good example of government accommodating industry needs, and moving quickly and efficiently through the process to facilitate jobs and commerce. I thank both the State Veterinarian, Dr. Dave Fly, for his hard work, and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for this updated classification."
In September 2008, the USDA removed New Mexico from a list of bovine tuberculosis-free states which resulted in a Modified Accredited Advanced (MAA) rating. New Mexico immediately applied for "split-state" status which would have returned the whole state to Accredited Free status with the exception of Roosevelt and Curry Counties where all of the state's affected herds were located. The USDA granted the split-state status in March 2009 with the ability for New Mexico to reapply for Accredited Free status in July 2011.
Congressman Pearce's office was involved in assuring that New Mexico's application for Accredited Free status was considered in a timely fashion.
Pearce Office Facilitates New Mexico's Classification As Bovine Tuberculosis Free State
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