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VT Directive 10400.1 Rev 1 SAMPLE COLLECTION FROM CATTLE UNDER THE BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY (BSE) ONGOING SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

For use beginning 4/30/2020
This directive provides the method by which APHIS will be contacted for the collection of BSE Samples from cattle displaying CNS symptoms. It provides updated instructions on collecting samples only from cattle that are 12 months of age or older that display signs (e.g., head pressing, circling) of a central nervous system (CNS) disorder. KEY POINTS: • Sets out definition of collection procedures. • Provides sample collection for cattle displaying CNS symptoms.
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