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JNew shot required
for cows
entering state
The Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services has approved a new regulation that requires, with certain specified exceptions, female bovine animals four months of age or older entering Virginia for any purpose other than immediate slaughter to have been officially calfhood vaccinated for brucellosis by a licensed, accredited veterinarian.
The regulation, which took effect Nov. 12, requires that the vaccination status of each animal be recorded on the interstate health : certificate of the state of the origin ' or on a copy of the vaccination record, to be attached to the health certificate.
The board’s approval came after a public hearing when it was pointed out that 26 states now require some type of compulsory vaccination and it was determined that there is considerable support for compulsory vaccination of imported breeders imd feeders in Virginia. Although there was apparently little or no support for a totally compulsory vaccination program, it was noted that requiring calfhood vaccination provides a degree of protection against brucellosis and adds to the value of the animal.
Virginia currently holds a Class A status with USDA and is striving to reach a brucellosis-free status This requires that there not be a single infected herd in the state for a 12- month period. Brucellosis is a disease of cattle that causes spontaneous abortions. It is costly to the farmer in terms of livestock lost.
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