Questions about Violations issued regarding Trichomonosis Control
- 1. What happens if green tags placed on bulls at saleyards are removed so they can be sold without restrictions?
- 2. What if a saleyard is selling bulls with green tags to people who do not plan to slaughter these bulls?
If you have questions not answered here, please e-mail them to trich@cdfa.ca.gov.
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Violation Questions
1. What happens if green tags placed on bulls at saleyards are removed so they can be sold without restrictions?
CDFA has the authority to issue violations to anyone not following regulations. If anyone is seen removing green tags placed by Brand or Livestock Inspectors on bulls without a negative trich test, the CDFA District Veterinarian In Charge (VIC) in that area should be notified. The VIC, in consultation with CDFA Headquarters veterinarians, may decide to issue a violation to the offender. Fines can be up to $500.00 per violation per day. Each bull that had a tag removed would be considered a violation.
2. What if a saleyard is selling bulls with green tags to people who do not plan to slaughter these bulls?
CDFA has the authority to issue violations to anyone not following regulations. If saleyards are observed intentionally selling bulls with green tags for purposes other than slaughter, the CDFA District Veterinarian In Charge (VIC) in that area should be notified. The VIC, in consultation with CDFA Headquarters veterinarians, may decide to issue a violation to the offender. Fines can be up to $500.00 per violation per day. Each bull with a green tag that is sold for purposes other than slaughter could be considered a violation
Contact us for more information:
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Animal Health and Food Safety Services, Animal Health Branch
1220 N Street, Room A–107
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone: (916) 654–1447
Fax: (916) 653–2215
or send an email to: trich@cdfa.ca.gov