The OBE has changed their procedure re health certificates
see the general policy below or http://www.ohiobeefexpo.com/2008expo/pdfs/BEHlthReq08E.pdf for the whole thing
General Health Rules:
IMPORTANT NEW RULE FOR 2008: The lot numbers of the animals that do not meet the Ohio Beef Expo health requirements outlined herein will be announced prior to each breed sale. Health papers (CVIs) to go from the Ohio Beef Expo to the buyer will NOT be issued for cattle that do not meet the Ohio Beef Expo health requirements outlined herein. Please present these health requirements to your veterinarian so that they may ensure that your consignments meet them. A list of the lots that do not meet the requirements will be available in the Beef Expo office by Friday at 3:00 PM. Note: consignors WILL NOT be tracked down to be notified that their lots do not meet the requirements. Consignors will have until 5:00 PM to submit further evidence that the animals meet the requirements. Furthermore, if an animal meets the requirements for the Ohio Beef Expo but, to the knowledge of the veterinarian re-issuing the CVI, does not meet the entry requirements of the state of destination (See Rule # 7 below), a CVI will not be issued and the buyer and seller will thus need to work out an equitable solution to the situation.
I think this is great, good for them. (thumbsup)
see the general policy below or http://www.ohiobeefexpo.com/2008expo/pdfs/BEHlthReq08E.pdf for the whole thing
General Health Rules:
IMPORTANT NEW RULE FOR 2008: The lot numbers of the animals that do not meet the Ohio Beef Expo health requirements outlined herein will be announced prior to each breed sale. Health papers (CVIs) to go from the Ohio Beef Expo to the buyer will NOT be issued for cattle that do not meet the Ohio Beef Expo health requirements outlined herein. Please present these health requirements to your veterinarian so that they may ensure that your consignments meet them. A list of the lots that do not meet the requirements will be available in the Beef Expo office by Friday at 3:00 PM. Note: consignors WILL NOT be tracked down to be notified that their lots do not meet the requirements. Consignors will have until 5:00 PM to submit further evidence that the animals meet the requirements. Furthermore, if an animal meets the requirements for the Ohio Beef Expo but, to the knowledge of the veterinarian re-issuing the CVI, does not meet the entry requirements of the state of destination (See Rule # 7 below), a CVI will not be issued and the buyer and seller will thus need to work out an equitable solution to the situation.
I think this is great, good for them. (thumbsup)