Goat Diagnosed with Rabies in Yuma County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, CDA, (303) 869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us
Animal Health
Livestock Sales and Shows Must Follow Local Health Guidelines
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May 19, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds those planning to participate in livestock show and sale activities this season to stay in close contact with state and local health agencies overseeing those events.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Occurrences Must be Reported to State Veterinarian
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) reminds veterinarians and rabbit owners that reporting suspected occurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2), including sudden, elevated numbers of rabbit deaths, is mandatory. Disease reports are identified by the county of occurrence only, and all other personal information is protected from open record requests.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in El Paso and Prowers Counties
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May 12, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have confirmed cases of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV2) in feral rabbits near Calhan, CO, about 35 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, and in a cottontail in rural Prowers County.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in Southern Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2020
Contacts:
Mary Peck mary.peck@state.co.us
Public Information Officer
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Bridget Kochel bridget.kochel@state.co.us
Public Information Officer
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Vet School Loan Repayment Assistance Program Benefits Rural Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2020
Veterinarians and Livestock Owners Contact: Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office, 303-869-9130
Media Contact: Mary Peck, 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced funding to assist eligible veterinarians in repaying a portion of their veterinary school loans in return for serving in regions of the United States lacking sufficient veterinary resources.
Radio Frequency Identification Livestock Ear Tags to Replace Metal Clips
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2020
Veterinarians and Livestock Owners Contact: Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office, 303-869-9130
Media Contact: Mary Peck, 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin offering the option of no-cost Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ear tags to veterinarians and producers for use in young beef, dairy or bison breeding replacements.
Feral Swine Eradicated from Colorado Thanks to Work of State and Federal Partnership
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February 12, 2020