The Future of the National Tuberculosis Program is being studied today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday) at a meeting in Denver, Colorado. The symposium is a focused event for cattlemen, dairymen, veterinarians, regulators, diagnosticians and wildlife experts to come together in a dedicated forum to address the needs of the National Bovine Tuberculosis Program in the United States. The United States Animal Health Association is hosting the event.

Maine State Veterinarian Donald Hoening serves as USAHA President. Hoening says as we continue to deal with TB in livestock and wildlife in the United States - it’s important that our national program is properly structured to best address the disease in today’s challenges. He says this meeting is an opportunity for USAHA to pull key stakeholders together on a specific topic to help expedite a solution for farmers and ranchers.