WEST VIRGINIA PUREBRED CONSIGNMENT SALES HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

 

 

(1)      All cattle, except those from accredited herds or herds that have been tested within the last twelve months, shall have a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days prior to sale. A nursing calf may move on dam’s test or status.

 

(2)      For cattle from West Virginia, except those from certified herds or herds that have been tested within the last 12 months, shall have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to sale unless officially brucellosis vaccinated. If vaccinated, they shall be subject to above rule after reaching 24 months (beef) and 20 months (diary) of age.

 

 

(3)      Cattle from Free States except those from certified herds shall have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to sale unless officially brucellosis vaccinated. If vaccinated, they shall be subject to above rule after reaching 24 months (beef) and 20 months (diary) of age. A nursing calf may move on dam’s test or status. All cattle must be verified progeny of herd.

 

 

(4)      Cattle from Class A states except those from certified herds must come from a herd of origin that has had a complete herd test within 12 months, but not less than 90 days prior to entry, or shall originate from a herd that has had a negative milk test conducted within six months, but not less than 90 days prior to entry and animals entering shall be negative brucellosis test within 30 days of entry. Official vaccinates of beef breeds less than 24 months of age and official vaccinates of dairy breeds less than 20 months of age – no test required – but herd or origin must comply with this section (4) and all cattle must be verifiable progeny of the herd.

 

 

ALL CATTLE MUST MEET WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Proper paper work must accompany each animal.