Question #17 - Tuberculosis Control

A herd of cattle has been quarantined for tuberculin reactions.  The heard shall remain in quarantine until:

Four months have passed

Released by the Secretary of Agriculture

Certified as healthy by a licensed veterinarian

Any of the above

For Your Information

N.J.A.C. 2:2-3-4 establishes standards for quarantine of herds subject to tuberculin tests. According to the rule, a herd subject to a test for tuberculin shall be placed in quarantine until the tests are completed and the results are known. If a reaction occurs in the herd, it shall remain in quarantine until released by the Secretary of Agriculture.