Ranching Could Soon Come To An End On Moloka‘i. Paniolo Blame TB Testing (opens original article in a new tab)

Moloka‘i's ranching tradition is under threat due to ongoing bovine tuberculosis quarantine restrictions, with ranchers struggling to maintain operations and seeking changes to testing and quarantine policies.

• Moloka‘i's ranching industry faces decline due to bovine tuberculosis quarantine restrictions.
• Ranchers demand better communication, wildlife testing, and end to herd culling to lift quarantine.
• Annual cattle testing is costly, stressful, and ineffective, leading to reduced local cattle numbers.