Arizona Livestock Incident Response Team (ALIRT)
Providing on the ground expertise to Arizona ranchers facing unexplained livestock health problems.
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Overview
Operated by the Arizona Department of Agriculture in partnership with the University of Arizona, Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association, USDA, and trained local veterinarians, ALIRT provides on-site assessments and laboratory testing to identify livestock health problems such as disease, toxins, or poisoning. The program is state-funded and offered at no cost to producers.
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Biosecurity training
Advanced education on biosecurity principles and Beef Quality Assurance best practices.
Supporting Arizona cattle producers
Discovering a serious livestock health problem can be stressful, but ALIRT’s trained experts respond quickly to provide on-the-ground support and free access to diagnostic facilities. They collect accurate histories and samples, and connect multiple agencies and producers to ensure prompt processing and priority laboratory handling.
