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Compiled by:
Ron Parker, department head and beef cattle specialist
Extension Animal Resources Department, New Mexico State University The following is a list of suggested practices relating to bio-security on the farm or ranch. Recent occurrences of infectious diseases in other countries and concerns of bio-terrorism in this country make it more important that ranch managers have a plan for minimizing risk in their operation.

Compiled by:
Ron Parker, department head
Extension Animal Resources Department, New Mexico State University

Information contained in this article has been gleaned from a number of sources, including textbooks, the internet and personal communications. I believe this to be factual information. However, if you find information herein that you deem to be questionable, or have unanswered questions, please let me know. Ron Parker