We received this message. Looks like rodeo bulls are exempt as long as they are just used in the event. Any other use comes under this order.
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) today issued an
import order to help protect the health of Nebraska's livestock as a result
of Trichomoniasis infections in surrounding states. The order will take
effect on Tuesday, January 1, 2008.
Trichomoniasis is a venereal disease of cattle that is known to cause
infertility, open cows, and occasional abortions in cows and heifers.
"The health of the livestock in our state is of upmost concern to the
Nebraska Department of Agriculture," said NDA Director Greg Ibach.
"Trichomoniasis is a disease of concern to Nebraska's beef and dairy
producers; therefore, it is extremely important to have regulations in
place to help safeguard our animals, as well as our livestock production
industry."
The import order is in addition to the current Nebraska Animal Importation
Act and includes important importation requirements for beef and dairy
animals before being imported into Nebraska. Individuals that are planning
to import cattle into the state should contact the NDA, Bureau of Animal
Industry (BAI) at 800-572-2437 for more information.
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