Timeline and Biologics

United States Department of Agriculture

NAHMS Bison 2022 Study Timeline

The Bison 2022 study is designed to provide participants and industry stakeholders with benchmarking information on the U.S. bison industry. Information collected will contribute to critically important epidemiologic surveillance that will inform disease management and preparedness strategies to safeguard the bison industry.

NASS PHASE

• NAHMS Bison 2022 Study Survey

JULY-AUGUST 2022

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE (NASS)

► Implemented by NASS via paper-assisted self-interview (PASI), computer-assisted self-interview (CASI), and computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI).

• Informed Consent Form for Biological Testing

REPORTS

BIOLOGICS PHASE

► Producer consent for Biologics Phase

United States Department of Agriculture

NAHMS Bison 2022 Study

Producer Benefits

July-November 2022

Safeguarding the U.S. Bison Industry

Collectively, bison producers like you will play an important role in safeguarding the
U.S. bison industry. Information provided in the Bison 2022 study will:

• Provide transparent, credible information on U.S. bison industry practices.

• Assist policymakers and industry stakeholders in making more informed decisions affecting the bison industry.

Fecal Microbe Test: $2000 Value*

Fecal Parasite Test: $700 Value*

• Nutritional analysis on pasture forage will help you determine your forage quality and need for nutritional supplementation.

Forage Test: $300 Value*