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Committee urges federal action to secure brucellosis vaccine supply
Summary
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously advanced SJ27, a resolution asking Congress to support expanded domestic production of the RB51 brucellosis vaccine after witnesses described recent supply shortages and impacts on herd health and marketing.
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved Senate Joint Resolution 27 requesting congressional action to bolster U.S. production and supply of brucellosis vaccine (RB51), a key tool for disease control in cattle in Montana’s designated surveillance area.
Sponsor Sen. Willis Curti introduced the resolution, saying the state needs congressional help to expand vaccine production after shortages left producers scrambling last year. Testimony from the Montana Department of Livestock and industry groups…
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