2018 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMALS EXHIBITED IN MICHIGAN

Jarold Goodrich , DVMANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION

• 2017 in Review

• 2018 Requirements-packet at MDARD booth

• Your Responsibility

• Summary

Outline

2017 in Review

• No fairs with Swine Influenza reported.• A few human illnesses following one fair• Encourage shorter exhibition time=72 hrs.• Encourage C&D of equipment

• One fair reported bovine respiratory disease.• During unusually hot weather• Worked with fair veterinarian

• Fairs need to have animal health plans.• Work with fair veterinarian• MSU Extension• MDARD

2017 in Review

• Animal Identification continues to be an issue.

• One fair did not perform Pullorum testing of all poultry; another of poultry in petting zoo.

• Other areas for improvement• Pony rides- Coggins issues• Rodeos-Coggins, ICVI, RFID issues• Petting Zoos-ICVI, RFID, Scrapie ID issues• Open Classes for Exhibition• Zoo and Exotic Animals

2017 in Review

Specie # Fairs # Animals

# FairViolations

% Fairs # Animal Violations

% Animals

Horses 54 ~3200 3 5.5 13 0.41

Beef 62 ~3700 15 24 18 0.49*

Dairy 57 ~2350 10 17.5 20 0.85

Swine 60 ~7400 3 5 15 0.20

Goat 60 ~3100 7 11.5 18 0.58*

Sheep 63 ~3200 6 9.5 10 0.31*

2017 in Review

2018 Requirement Reminders

• Report all signs and symptoms of a potential reportable disease and toxicity

• 800-292-3939 (normal business hours)• 517-373-0440 (emergency/after hours)

• Must have accredited veterinarian on call• Line up early in the year• Include in animal health planning

Requirement Reminders

• Notify exhibitors of all health requirements

• Tests• Importation requirements

• Examine and approve health papers BEFORE animals unload

Requirement Reminders

• Provide sufficient space for separation of livestock

• Adequate food and water to animals

• All facilities and equipment…• Constructed of material that can be cleaned and

disinfected• Clean and disinfect prior to animal arrival

Requirement Reminders

• Official ID can not be removed

• Official ID has a US shield

• Cutting tag punishable by law as felony and fine up to $50,000

Cutting Tags

• Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) a.k.a health papers

• Need for all animals crossing state lines

• Needed for people showing from other states

• All importation requirements can be found at www.michigan.gov/animalimport.

Animals from Out-of-State

Common disinfectants:• DC&R, Zephiran, Tek Trol, Virkon-S, One Stroke

Environ, Husky 800, Synergizer, and accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP), commonly known as Accel or Rescue.

• Bleach (such as Clorox) at a rate of 1:32 which is ½ cup (4 oz.) to one gallon of water. Dish or laundry soap can be added to the mixture. Do NOT add ammonia to bleach/water mixture.

• For poultry: disinfect with a phenolic disinfectant (like Pine-Sol) solution.

Disinfectants

3 Golden Rules when using Disinfectants

1. ALWAYS remove dirt first

2. NEVER mix disinfectants

3. ALWAYS follow the label

Remember to have plenty of handwashing stations

• Helps protect the public after touching the animals or animal pens

• Helps protect the exhibitors as well

• Helps protect the animals from exposure

Handwashing Stations

POULTRY

• Required for all poultry except waterfowl, pigeons, and doves shown at public exhibitions

• Birds can be tested up to 90 days before the event as long as they are separate from untested birds, tested at the fair prior to being moved into the barn or come from a NPIP certified flock

• Make sure your pullorum tester is certified and contact Tina Moreno at 517-284-5683 for a list of certified testers

Pullorum Testing

• Avian surveillance testing will be taking place at fairs this summer

• No fee and voluntary

• Helps protect the health of Michigan poultry

• Call MDARD at 800-292-3939 to reserve your spot

Avian Influenza: Testing

• Fairs and exhibitions are responsible for notifying exhibitors if poultry vaccinated against ILT are allowed into their event.

• Birds known to be vaccinated for ILT should not be imported into Michigan.

• If your event allows ILT vaccination and an exhibitor says their bird is vaccinated ask for proof:

• If they cannot provide, they shouldn’t exhibit• Vectormune®FP LT or Vectormune®FP LT+AE• Any ILT vaccine given as a droplet in the eye is not accepted

Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)

SWINE

• Swine at exhibition with fever > 105º F

• Recommend terminal show

• Recommend reducing time pigs at show

• Swine tags are being passed out at MDARD booth

• New importation requirements for swine

Swine

SHEEP AND GOATS

• Official USDA Scrapie Program ID required

• Scrapie Tags: Metal tags only 517-337-4705

Sheep and Goats

• Microchip (EID’s) • Microchip must be ISO 11784 and 11785 compliant,

consisting of 15 digit 840 number with a frequency of 134.2 kHz.

• Can only be used in registered animals, must be approved by the registry and also recorded on the registration document and CVI (if out of state).

• Microchip reader must accompany animal.• Use of microchips as the sole official ID is discouraged.

For details on microchipping, contact the USDA Michigan office at 517-337-4705.

Sheep and Goats

EQUINE

• EIA test requirements• Proof of negative test within

previous 12 months

• Foals < 6 months of age and still nursing mother are exempt

• Recommend fair keep copy of EIA test result

Equine

CATTLE

Bovine TB testing Requirements

Bovine TB Free Zone: RFID (840 tag)

• Wildlife Risk Mitigated verified (WRMv) Herds: RFID only

• Non-WRMv herds: RFID, TB test within 60 days of exhibition and a movement certificate are required.

Otsego, Cheboygan and Presque Isle:

Alpena, Alcona, Oscoda and Montmorency:

Bovine TB testing Requirements

• Wildlife Risk Mitigated verified (WRMv)

• RFID and approved secondary tag

• Testing: Individual animal tested within the last 60 days OR whole herd test within the last 60 days (animals 59 days or younger –whole herd test within 12 mos.)

• Must have a movement certificate.

VENDORS

• Pony Rides: Coggins test issues

• Rodeos: RFID, Coggins, health papers

• Petting Zoos: RFID, Scrapie ID, CVIs, Coggins

• Circus/Zoo Animals: CVIs, ID

• Open Classes: subject to same rules as youth

• Superintendent’s animals!

Don’t overlook these!

Identifying Ill Animals

• Looking for signs of illness (aka look “off”)

• Is it contagious?

• Consult with your veterinarian to make a final call-can dismiss animals at check-in

• If a reportable disease is suspected, contact MDARD (day or night)

Identifying Ill Animals

Animal Health Check at a Glance

Ears are up, eyes normal, no nasal discharge, no open mouth breathing, head held up and no head tilt

No signs of diarrhea on tail or rear of animal or prolapses.

Standing on all four legs. No loss of hair or skin disease noted.

Animal Health Check at a Glance

Eyes, nose and mouth appear normal

Standing on all four legs and not humped.

Animal Health Check at a Glance

Swollen comb, wattles, legs or head;nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing; andlack of appetite, energy or vocalization

Abnormal behavior like difficulty walking; significant drop in egg production; and diarrhea

• Don’t offload animals that appear ill.

• If an animal appears ill, hold the animal to see if signs persist and contact the fair veterinarian.

• If one animal appears ill in a group, do not let any of the other animals in that group into the barn.

• During your event make sure supplies are kept separate and not used on with multiple families

Identifying Ill Animals

Questions?

Jarold M. Goodrich, DVMFair and Exhibition Program Managergoodrichj@michigan.gov517-284-5677(office)517-243-2935 (cell)