Animal Health Regulatory Programs

Bovine Tuberculosis

Bovine Brucellosis

New Mexico is classified FREE of BRUCELLOSIS. 

To prevent introduction of the disease brucellosis into New Mexico and to comply with United States Department of Agriculture regulations pertaining to Brucellosis, animals from non free status states must meet the following requirements.

Class A non free states are Texas and Wyoming  

Breeding age animals sold within the state of New Mexico are tested at sale barns as a surveillance program.

Beef Cattle imported from non free states must meet the following requirements:

• All breeding age animals 18 months of age and older negative test required.

• If proof of prior calfhood vaccination, a negative brucellosis test is required if over 24 months of age.

• Dairy Cattle imported from non free states, a negative test is required of all       breeding animals if over 18 months of age.

• If proof of prior calfhood vaccination, a negative brucellosis test is required if over 24 months of age.

Dairy Goats imported from non free states must have a negative brucellosis test,      unless originating from a certified Brucellosis free herd.

Calfhood Brucellosis vaccination with a federally approved vaccine is recommended to  allow flexible interstate movement.  Regulations concerning vaccination requirements vary with each state.

•  Beef heifers should be vaccinated between 4 to 12 months of age.

•  Dairy heifers should be vaccinated between 4 to 10 months of age.

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