Press Releases

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Working with South Dakota Officials on Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) Case Found in South Dakota (1- 7-10)
Director Ibach Provides Update on NDA Bovine Tuberculosis Effort  (12-22-09)
June 2009
July 2009

Nebraska Bovine TB Statistics for 2010
Nebraska Bovine TB Statistics for December 2009
Nebraska Bovine TB Statistics for November 2009
Nebraska Bovine TB Statistics for October 2009
Nebraska Bovine TB Statistics for September 2009
Nebraska Bovine TB Statistics for August 2009
Nebraska Bovine TB Statistics for July 2009
Nebraska Bovine TB Statistics for June 2009

Letter to Secretary Vilsack

Letter from USDA APHIS - July 16

What should I do if I suspect TB in my herd?
If you suspect TB in your herd, you should isolate the affected animal immediately and contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture by calling (402) 471-2351.

Bovine Tuberculosis Signs and Symptoms

• What are the symptoms of TB?
• What should I do if my animals show these symptoms?
• How does TB get into cattle herds?

TB Eradication Efforts

• How long does it take to eradicate TB from a herd?
• What is the government doing to eradicate TB?
• Why are some affected herds quarantined rather than depopulated?
• Why are whole herds depopulated when only a few animals are positive for the disease?
• Who depopulates infected herds?
• Who pays for the depopulation?
• How do you find the source of an outbreak?
• Why is it difficult to determine the source of infection?
• How are TB positive animals disposed of?

Printable Fact Sheets:

Questions and Answers: Keeping Herds Free from Bovine Tuberculosis and Protecting the Food Supply

Questions and Answers:  Bovine Tuberculosis Signs and Symptoms