Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act
3/6/2025, 9:06 AM
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Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enter into a contract to evaluate the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program.
Under the program, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service works in coordination with the Texas Animal Health Commission to combat the spread of cattle fever ticks, which can spread a serious cattle disease called bovine babesiosis or cattle fever.
Specifically, USDA must enter into a contract to review and report on the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program with a (1) land-grant college or university, or (2) non-land-grant college of agriculture.
The review must include an evaluation of the program's (1) effectiveness with respect to preventing and reducing the spread of tick-borne illnesses in cattle; and (2) benefits, and the burdens of compliance, to cattle producers.
The review must also evaluate the treatment protocols developed and implemented under the program.
Further, the review must evaluate the federal and state funds allocated to support the program for the most recent fiscal year.
The bill specifies that the review should include an assessment of the effectiveness of the current program, as well as an evaluation of any potential improvements that could be made. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture is directed to consult with relevant stakeholders, including livestock producers, veterinarians, and researchers, in order to gather input and feedback on the program.
In addition to the review of the current program, the bill also includes provisions for the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategic plan for the eradication of cattle fever ticks. This plan should outline specific goals, objectives, and timelines for achieving eradication, as well as identify any necessary resources and funding. Overall, the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Review Act seeks to ensure that the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program is operating effectively and efficiently, and to identify any areas for improvement in order to better protect the livestock industry from the threat of cattle fever ticks.
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Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enter into a contract to evaluate the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program.
Under the program, the Anim...
Specifically, USDA must enter into a contract to review and report on the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program with a (1) land-grant college or university, or (2) non-land-grant college of agriculture.
The review must include an evaluation of the program's (1) effectiveness with respect to preventing and reducing the spread of tick-borne illnesses in cattle; and (2) benefits, and the burdens of compliance, to cattle producers.
The review must also evaluate the treatment protocols developed and implemented under the program.
Further, the review must evaluate the federal and state funds allocated to support the program for the most recent fiscal year.