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 12/5/2007 8:12:01 PM
lbodell
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Denver

Anyone planning to go to Denver? Taking cattle or touring?
 12/6/2007 5:07:07 AM
loricreech
9 posts


Re: Denver

I am not going this year....busy with work. However, it will be interesting to see how many people take cattle down there. I handle several media calls a day about the border opening on Nov. 19th and when asked about the impact on cattle producers, I say there is not a mass exodus to the south. Although, purebred producers may see a greater immediate impact.
 12/6/2007 7:58:09 AM
jrpittman
29 posts


Re: Denver
I know alot of Canadian breeders who were planning on taking livestock down to Denver this year, however in light of the new "branding" rule that Colorados vets have passed alot of breeders are thinking twice. As far as I've heard the new rule requires all Canadian livestock entering the state to have the Canadian hot brand applied to the right side. This obviously is of concern to purebred breeders. Most states only require the Canadian tattoo, this rule has been present for quite some time, but others, in light of the border opening, have passed the hot brand rule. I would like to find more out about this rule, does anyone out there have any more information?
 12/6/2007 1:31:16 PM
loricreech
9 posts


Re: Denver

 

This is the only information we have obtained at Alberta Beef Producers on that. You can go to this link. I do believe at this stage, it just says that information has been requested from Colorado. If I hear anything more, I will post it.

www.albertabeef.org/pdf/2007-11-26%20Western%2017%20State%20requirements.doc
 12/6/2007 1:32:57 PM
loricreech
9 posts


Re: Denver

Import Health Requirements:

 

  1. USDA Entry Permit,17-130 and Colorado entry permit are required for all Canadian cattle
  2. Receiving Feedlots shall have an official premises ID prior to receiving Canadian feeder cattle
  3. Feeder cattle must be younger than 30 months of age by the intended feeding period less two weeks. Example: Intended feeding period 5 months (150 days) then cattle age at crossing must not be more than 241/2 months of age
  4. Feeder cattle must all have Canadian RFID or Barcode ear tags. All tag numbers must be forwarded to the Colorado State Veterinarian's Office. All feeder cattle must be properly hot branded with the CAN. Any "hair brands" will not be accepted.
  5. Feeder cattle ID shall be recorded with the feedlot's premises. A Colorado import permit will be required
  6. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) will be required with all individual animal IDs recorded on the health certificate and the age of the oldest animal
  7. Feeder Cattle Procedures
    • Cattle arriving at a designated feedlot - The truck will arrive sealed, which must be broken by an accredited veterinarian, state/federal animal health official or an accredited veterinarian's designee. A head count, health certificate and seal (number) shall be part of the record of the cattle's arrival.
    • Cattle processing after arrival at a designated feedlot- the Brand board will assist in reading IDs, which will include bar code, RFID and visual tags. Cattle with barcode or visual will be tagged
  8. Feeder cattle ID shall be recorded with the feedlot's premises. Permit - A Colorado import permit will be required with RFID tags. All existing ID must not be removed.
    • Dead and downer cattle whether arrival or during the feeding period shall be reported to CDA including all animal ID, breed, sex and color. The designated feedlot is also required to maintain the Identifiers and similar records at the feedlot.
    • Shipping to slaughter - Only Canadian cattle may be put on a load.
  9. Finished Cattle shall not exceed 30 month of age and the animal ID shall be recorded and retired at slaughter.
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