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Cooperative Extension Service - New Mexico State University - U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rio Arriba County
Extension Service
HCR 77, Box 9
Abiquiu, NM 87510
Phone: 505-685-4523
Fax: 505-685-4624
Email: rioarrib@nmsu.edu
CLOVERLEAF
Your Source for 4-H News and Events
April 2015
Rio Arriba County Contests
April 11 & 12 Shooting Sports Contest – Chama, Milligan Ranch
April 17th General Contests & Talent Contests – Abiquiu, Rural Event Center
April 18th Home Ec – Abiquiu, Rural Event Center
Members must qualify at county contests in order to advance to District or State competitions.
Schedule contest training for your club asap!
Contact:
Marcella – General, Talent & Shooting Sports Contests
Desaree - Home Ec Contests
Refer to our county website for a summary of contest guidelines.
http://rioarribaextension.nmsu.edu/4h.html
Look for your registration conformation and further contest information in your email.
Home Ec
Project Day
Duded Up Denim
Members will have the opportunity to
review the project book and make
and take an item.
Pre-registration is required.
WHERE:
Rural Events Center in Abiquiu
WHEN:
April 12, 2015
WHAT TIME:
1:00 pm
HOW MUCH:
$8.00 per class includes project material.
Contact:
Desaree Jimenez by Wednesday
April 8th to pre-register.
Pancake Breakfast
at the Masonic Lodge
511Hornet Lane (in Espanola)
April 25, 2015
from 8:00am to 12:00pm
Benefiting
Gabrielle Rodriguez
Citizenship Washington D.C. Trip
Children: $6.00 Adults: $8.00
For more information please call Gabrielle Rodriguez
505 -753-6516
Sit Chat Finish That
Every third Friday of the month!
The next session will be held:
April 17, 2015
Topic: General County Contests
Keep updated, read your monthly Cloverleaf and
visit our county website!
Would your club like to host a session, contact us!
New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator.
NMSU, Rio Arriba County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
Young Guns 4-H Club News
Hillbillies 4-H Club News
Hello,
On March 29'th at our monthly meeting we went
through the bylaws, and discussed two fund
raisers. We were thinking of goodies for the
rodeo and a bake sale at Bode's. At the next
meeting three of our members plan to do a
project presentation. We also decided on a
project about New Mexico. During the 4-H Fun
Day on March 22'nd, Chantel and Colette
Bibeault completed the 5K fun run in 40
minutes.
Submitted by: Chantel Bibeault,
Club Reporter
The Hillbillies had a fundraiser for the Steer and Heifer Jackpot in
March to raise money for County and Cloverbud Camps. Thank you
all for your participation in making this event a successful one. Also,
congratulations Chavela Trujillo and Katelyn Suazo for becoming our
2015 Fair and Rodeo Queen and Princess Contest winners. We are
so proud of the both of you! Great job ladies!!
Submitted by: Hillbillies 4-H Leaders
Wranglerz 4-H Club News
This month our club met and we talked about
the county contests. We will have a few
members who are planning to participate and
then the rest of us will be trying to attend and
support our club members.
We had a great time at the Family Fun Day.
Our Senior girls helped serve the first wave of
guests while their parents helped out preparing
the food in the kitchen. Thanks Leanne, Hailee,
Marquette, Alexandria and Gabrielle for helping
out! Congratulations goes out to Nickolas for
running the 5K! He did fantastic!
This coming month we are going to be making
plans to do some outdoor group activities.
Spread the word…come join us…there will be a
pancake breakfast on April 25th from 8am until
noon. This pancake breakfast will help Gabrielle
Rodriguez attend the 4-H Citizenship
Washington Focus trip this summer. Please join
us for some great food, see the first page of this
newsletter for more information.
Submitted by: Sierra Mondragon,
Club Reporter
Horse Certificates
Horse Certificates need to be done
every year or renewed every year with
approval of the County Agent.
The horse certificate is a form similar to a
registration form.
They are available on our website:
http://rioarribaextension.nmsu.edu/documents
/4-h-horse-certificate_300l-2_fillable.pdf
They are due on May 1st to the county
extension office
(not the State 4-H Office).
Contact Marcella for more information.
Roadrunners 4-H Club News
The Roadrunners 4-H Club members talked about judging. We are
going to pick up trash from the school to the rodeo grounds as well.
Submitted by: Courtney Kyle, Club Reporter
Mustang 4-H Club News
The Mustangs 4-H group met on Sunday March 15, 2015. We
reviewed and updated our club bylaws and plan to have them
completed and signed off at our next meeting. We also talked about
the scheduled Fun Day and hope everyone can be there.
Congratulations to Matty for winning 1st and 3rd place in both rings as
well as overall Grand with her heifers at the Northern Rio Grande
Classic. GOOD JOB MATTY!
Submitted by Isaac Archuleta, Club Reporter
County Fair Theme Contest Winner
Jeremy Duran
Carinos Paisanos 4-H Club
“Rio Arriba County Fair: Blue Jeans & Country Dreams”
Cover Contest is next!!
Submit your 2015 cover contest entry by
5:00 pm April 7th.
Submit your entry to Marcella or Linda
marctala@nmsu.edu or lifranci@nmsu.edu
Entry form is in this newsletter!
OUTLAWS 4-H CLUB NEWS
The Outlaws would like to introduce its four newest club members:
 Ginger Maestas --1st year and Shooting Sports and Photography
 Julie Maestas -- 1st year and Archery, and Wood Working
 Millie Maestas -- 1st year and Cloverbud- Fun with Food, Having Fun with Art and The Way Things Grow
 Emma Maestas --1st year and Ceramics, Food and Nutrition, Archery
Reintroduce its returning members:
 Alexia Martinez -- 2nd year Cloverbud- Fun With Food, and Me, My Family and My Friends
 Danielle Marting -- 7th year Baking, Market Lamb
 Faith Martinez -- 5th year Baking, Market Lamb, Shooting Sports
 Abigail Torres -- 3rd year Baking and Photography
We are looking forward to another exciting Fair Year. We had a great time at the FUN DAY in Abiquiu. The breakfast was
delicious, and it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves before the hard work begins with our animals and other
projects. We are also planning a CLEAN UP day now in April. So, as we will be pretty busy as we wind down the school
year and head into the Summer.
Submitted by: Club Leader
4-H Home Economics Lettermen
Any 4-H Member who is active in Home Economics Projects may
"letter" in Home Economics. All that is necessary to "letter" is to
complete the requirements in their age level and submit the appropriate
forms to their County Extension Office by September 1. The first year a
member letters they receive a "clover" letter as you would see on a
lettermen jacket. Bronze, Silver, and Gold pins in the shape of the letter
"H" are awarded in the respective age levels. A member can "letter" at
anytime, even if they did not begin as a novice, but they will receive the
pin for the appropriate age level. In addition, two platinum letters will be
awarded each year in the form of a plaque. The platinum letters are
based on overall achievement and may be received at any age level.
Platinum awards are selected from all applications submitted in that 4-H
program year.
Congratulations Chavela Trujillo and Katelyn
Suazo for becoming our 2015 Fair and Rodeo
Queen and Princess
Photo submitted by: Club Leaders
For information on how to "letter" and appropriate application forms,
refer to the State 4-H Website or contact Desaree Jimenez at the
County Extension Office. deswhitf@nmsu.edu
RIO ARRIBA 4-H TRIVIA
Answer the following question to earn
points toward the grand prize!
Why is it important to read the
Cloverleaf newsletter?
Send your answer to:
marctala@nmsu.edu or
lifranci@nmsu.edu
Note: Answers must be received within the
current newsletter month.
2015 NM State 4-H Horse School
The New Mexico State 4-H Horse School is scheduled for June 8-12, in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds.
The Cost for attending Horse School is $250.00.
Registration packets available upon request
County registration is DUE May 11, 2015
For more information contact Marcella asap.
Space is limited on a first-come first serve basis for 175 participants.
New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp
New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service hopes to build on the success of its New Mexico Youth
Ranch Management Camp when it hosts the event May 31, 2015 to June 5, 2015 at the Valles Caldera National Preserve
in northern New Mexico. The camp, designed for 15 to 19 year-old New Mexico youth, is an effort to reverse the aging
trend in ranching. Nationally, the average age in the ranching community continues to increase as more young people
are opting to leave the ranch for careers outside production agriculture. The youth selected to attend the camp will
receive training in all aspects of ranch management, including reproduction and marketing of beef cattle, wildlife
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Visit the camp’s website at http://nmyrm.nmsu.edu for information and to submit
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an online application. Deadline for applications are May 1, 2015. A panel of industry leaders will review the applications
and select the participants. Successful applicants must submit a $300 camp fee prior to camp. Local organizations like
the Soil and Water Conservation District, Farm Bureaus, or Rotary may be willing to sponsor the camper fee. If you have
any questions, contact Marcella 505-685-4523 or Jack Blandford at 575-546-8006 or jbland@nmsu.edu.
April 4-H Member Birthdays
Alejandro, Chris, Elias, Gabrielle, Isaac, Jovan, Misty,
Miguel, Mylo, Nathaniel, Nickolas, Reina, Santiago,
Savana, Sierra, Sophia, Tommy, Tyrel, and Victoria
Important Note from Rio Arriba Fair Association:
If you are unable to attend the scheduled Tagging Date for
your Livestock Species prior notification MUST be provided.
We prefer a five (5) day prior notification as proper
arrangements need to made.
Please email, BOTH, Extension Agent Marcella Talamante
at marctala@nmsu.ed and the Rio Arriba County Fair
Association at rioarribacountyfairassociation@yahoo.com
Dates to Remember…
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March 30
Contest Registration DUE
April 7
Fairbook Cover Contest Entries DUE
April 9
Kids & Kows & More Program, Abiquiu
April 11 & 12 Shooting Sports Contest – Chama, Milligan Ranch
April 12
Home Ec Project Day - Abiquiu
April 17
General Contests – Abiquiu
April 18
Home Ec Contests – Abiquiu
April 24-26 YGA, Inlow
April 25
Breakfast Fundraiser for Gabrielle
April 30-May 3 State 4H Shooting Sports Contest Championships
May 1
Horse Certificates DUE
May 8
County 4-H Fundraiser Dance -Abiquiu
May 9 & 10 Swine, Sheep and Goat Tagging
County Tagging Dates
Swine, Sheep and Goats will be tagged
May 9th in Ensenada and May 10th in Abiquiu.
Rabbits and Poultry will be tagged and
tattooed on June 27th in Tierra Amarilla
(Casados’ Residence) and June 28th in
Abiquiu (Rural Event Center).
All tagging will run from 9 am to 11 am.
NO animals will be tagged after tagging dates.
The 2015 New Mexico State 4-H Dog School
will be held at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s
Posse grounds in Albuquerque, NM on June
12, 13, and 14, 2015.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015
Regional Livestock School is tentatively
scheduled for June 19 at the Santa Fe County
Fairgrounds
New Mexico Lamb Breeder Association
Lamb School June 5-7 Eastern NM Stat
Fairgrounds, Roswell
Looking for funding to help cover event
registrations? Remember the County Event
Scholarship and the State Community Service
Scholarship.
Learn more by visiting our website.
State Fair Youth Officials
Senior Age 4-H Members have the
opportunity to serve as State Fair Youth
Officials. Members can apply to come to
State Fair early and assist with 4-H Indoor
Exhibits. Youth officials stay in the dorms
and help take in county entries, organize
exhibits, assist judges, and complete
exhibit displays for the State Fair. The
deadline for application is August 1, 2015.
Contact Marcella for more information.
New Mexico State Cooperative Extension Service
New Mexico FFA Association
In Cooperation with New Mexico Livestock Board
2015 GUIDE FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS
As of February 20, 2015
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THE REQUIREMENTS WRITTEN HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
DUE TO UNFORESEEN ANIMAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE
Before entering any county or state fair, all in-state junior livestock (cattle, sheep, goats and swine) to
be shown at New Mexico fairs must have application of a 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag by an
Extension Agent, FFA Advisor or designated Fair personnel and a Form 1 Inspection by the New Mexico
Livestock Board (NMLB). NMLB personnel will issue the Form 1 Inspection at the time of 2015
Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag application in the project animal.
THE 2015 SHOW SEASON FORM 1 INSPECTION MUST OCCUR BEFORE JULY 15, 2015
AND IS VALID UNTIL OCTOBER 15, 2015.
Form 1 Inspection charges for services of the New Mexico Livestock Board:
A) For field inspections of exhibition animals at farm/ranch
$10.00/service charge per Form 1
B) For youth exhibition animals congregated at prearranged site
$5.00/service charge per Form 1
C) Per Head Fee Schedule:
*Cattle & Bison
*Equine
*Sheep & Goat
*Swine
$ 0.50 per head
$ 0.50 per head
$ 0.16 per head
$ 1.00 per head
NMAC 21.32.10.8
All out-of-state livestock to be shown at New Mexico fairs must comply with New Mexico import
requirements and the USDA APHIS interstate movement regulations. This applies to NM 4-H / FFA
project animals purchased outside of NM.
These requirements are essential for maintaining record of animals that are commingled at fairs and
shows.
CATTLE
The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Cooperative Extension requires that when transporting a project animal, the
proof of ownership (NMLB “Form 1” Inspection Certificate) must be available for 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor
Fair Tagged in transit, whether in or out of the District, to provide assurance that all requirements have been met.
NMSA 77-9
Animal Identification and Health
All in-state show cattle must comply with New Mexico brand rules and be branded with a New
Mexico-registered brand.
NMSA 77-9-1 through 77-9-63
New Mexico Statutes are available @ https://www.nmlbonline.com//index.php?id=25
All sexually-intact dairy cattle over 4 months of age must have evidence of a negative Bovine Tuberculosis
(TB) test completed within the 120 days before the show. There is recognition of USDA Accredited TB-Free
Herd status as evidence for this requirement.
For traceability, registered beef breeding heifers must be identified by an official breed registry number tattoo
or tag. Grade beef breeding heifers must have a 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag.
Exhibitors of market and breeding cattle purchased out-of-state must comply with New Mexico livestock entry
requirements and USDA APHIS interstate movement regulations, to include a valid Interstate Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) documented with official individual animal identification, evidence of fulfillment of
state-specific disease testing requirements and a New Mexico Entry Permit Number.
(To obtain a NM Entry Permit, call the 24 hour Entry Permit Line 800-432-6889).
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SHEEP AND GOATS
The New Mexico State University Extension Service requires that when transporting a project animal, the proof of
ownership (NMLB “Form 1” Inspection Certificate) must be available for 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair
Tagged animals in transit, whether in or out of the District, to provide assurance that all requirements have been
met.
NMSA 77-9
IMPORTANT: The owner, county Extension Agent or FFA advisor is responsible for maintaining records
of the USDA Scrapie tag numbers, the 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag, and the permanent
official tattoos of youth exhibition animals.
To obtain USDA Scrapie Tags contact: USDA APHIS VS
6200 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 117
Albuquerque NM 87109
(505) 761-3160
Animal Identification and Health
All sheep and goats must bear a NMLB-Registered Tattoo, which is a tattoo the NMLB registers as
a brand
NMSA 77-9
4-H/FFA members may tattoo project animals with either:
a) their own New Mexico Master Brand Number
or
b) the 4-H Brand Tattoo “4H” in the Left Ear
or
c) the FFA Brand Tattoo “A” in the Right Ear
All sexually-intact sheep and goats to be shown in fair market or breeding classes must have an official USDA
Scrapie tag applied to the ear.
Exception: Registered breeding goats may use a legible breed registry tattoo in lieu of a Scrapie tag.
Exhibitors of market and breeding sheep and goats purchased out-of-state must comply with NM livestock
entry requirements and USDA APHIS interstate movement requirements, to include a valid Interstate
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) documented with USDA Scrapie tag animal identification and a New
Mexico Entry Permit Number. (To obtain a NM Entry Permit, call the 24 hour Entry Permit Line 800-432-6889)
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR BREEDING SHEEP AND GOATS
All sexually-intact sheep and goats must be permanently identified with approved forms of
official identification (ID). 9 CFR 79.2 and 9 CFR 79.3, 21 NMAC 32.2.8.3, 21 NMAC 32.4.12 and 21 NMAC 32.4.17
Implantable microchips are not approved official identification for cattle, sheep, goats and
swine. *See Exception under Pygmy Goats
All exhibition breeding sheep and goats must have a form of approved official individual animal identification.
Types of approved official individual animal identification for breeding sheep and goats include:
USDA Scrapie tag
New Mexico registered Master Brand Number tattoo OR breed registry tattoo
2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag
The USDA Scrapie tag and the 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag are official individual
animal identification associated with a specific animal for life.
Removal of official individual animal identification is prohibited by federal law.
9 CFR 86.3
REGISTERED SHEEP AND GOATS:
1) Registered breeding sheep must have:
A USDA Scrapie tag applied to the ear and a permanent legible breed registry tattoo in the ear, if required by
the breed registry.
A 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag may be applied to the ear or attached to a neck chain worn during
check-in and during the show.
2) Registered breeding goats must have:
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A permanent legible breed registry tattoo in the ear, on the tail web or the flank. A breed registry tattoo may
be used in lieu of a USDA Scrapie tag.
A 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag may be applied to the ear or attached to a neck chain and worn
during check-in and while at the show.
If the breed registry tattoo is not legible, the owner must have a USDA Scrapie tag and the 2015 Approved
Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag attached to the animal neck chain and worn during check-in and while at the show.
UNREGISTERED SHEEP AND GOATS:
Senior (Adult) Open Exhibition Animals must bear a USDA Scrapie tag and a tattoo with the owner’s Master
Brand Number.
Unregistered breeding sheep must have:
USDA Scrapie tag applied to the ear and a New Mexico Sheep/Goat Master Brand Number permanently
tattooed in the ear.
A 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag may be applied to the ear or attached to a neck chain and worn
during check-in and while at the show.
Unregistered breeding goats must have:
A USDA Scrapie tag and a permanent legible New Mexico Sheep/Goat Master Brand Number tattooed in the
ear or on the tail, web or flank. 4-H/FFA members may use the 4-H or FFA brand tattoo.
A 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag must be applied to the ear or attached to a neck chain and worn
during check-in and the show.
The USDA Scrapie tag and the 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag may be placed in the ear or attached
to the neck chain and worn during check-in and while at the show.
Pygmy Goats
*Special Exception: For Pygmy goats from out-of-state, the Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI)
must document the individual goat microchip numbers and the New Mexico Entry Permit Number.
Pygmy goats 6 months of age and older must have:
A permanent legible breed registry tattoo in the ear, flank or tail web.
If the entire breed registry tattoo is not legible, the owner must use a USDA Scrapie tag with the breed
registry number attached to neck chain and worn during check-in and the show.
Pygmy goats less than 6 months must have:
A USDA Scrapie tag with the breed registry number printed in indelible ink on the reverse side of the tag
attached to a collar and worn during check-in and the show.
In addition to the above requirements, goats being shown by Junior exhibitors (4-H, FFA, etc.) in the New Mexico Fair
Youth Classes must have a 2015 Approved Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag attached to a neck chain and worn during check-in
and the show.
Interstate Movement of Sheep and Goats
Sheep and goats purchased as project animals or moved interstate to be shown at New Mexico fairs and shows must
have:
A. An Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI)
o issued within the thirty (30) days before entry into New Mexico
New Mexico youth exhibitors should retain the project animal entry ICVI documentation for the entire show
season or for the lifetime of the project animal
o
documenting the official USDA Scrapie identification tag herd/flock number and individual animal tag
number(s)
*Documentation of the breed registry number(s) of registered goats on the ICVI is acceptable in lieu of a Scrapie tag(s).
o
New Mexico Entry Permit Number.
Call the 24 hour Permit Line 800-432-6889. *Information from a completed ICVI is necessary to
successfully obtain the permit.
SWINE
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The New Mexico State University Cooperative (NMSU) Extension Service requires that when transporting a project
animal, the proof of ownership (NMLB “Form 1” Inspection Certificate) must be available for 2015 Approved Youth
Exhibitor Fair Tagged animals in transit, whether in or out of the District, to provide assurance that all requirements
have been met.
NMSA 77-9
Animal Identification and Health
For all swine purchased in-state, an official face sheet Bill of Sale from the breeder, with appropriate ear
notches noted on the document, must be available to the NMLB Inspector
at time of Form 1 Inspection by an NMLB Inspector.
For all swine purchased out-of-state, evidence of compliance with the New Mexico Entry Requirements and
USDA APHIS interstate movements regulations must be available, to include a a valid Interstate Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) documenting official individual animal identification and a New Mexico Entry
Permit Number.
To obtain a New Mexico Entry Permit, call the 24-hour Permit Line 800-432-6889
The New Mexico Livestock Board requires that all out-of-state swine purchased at an in-state
private treaty sale must receive a copy of the Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
o The original ICIV or a copy of the document must be available while the animal(s) are in transit to the
premises of destination following the private treaty sale.
o The original ICIV or a copy of the document must be provided to the NMLB Inspector for the required
NMLB Import Inspection.
 If the Import Inspection occurs at the private treaty sale, the NMLB Inspector will officially
emboss the Import Inspection and initial the document before movement from the sale.
 If the Import Inspection occurs at the destination premises, the Brand Inspector will review
and verify the ICVI (original or copy provided at time of private treaty sale) information and
officially emboss and initial the Import Inspection.
EQUINE
The New Mexico State University (MSU) Cooperative Extension Service requires that when transporting an equine
project animal, the proof of ownership (NMLB “Form 1” Inspection Certificate) or a “Form 1-H” Permanent Equine
Transportation Permit, must be available for the animals in transit, whether in or out of the District, to provide
assurance that all requirements have been met.
NMSA 77-9
Exhibitors of all out-of-state horses must have evidence of compliance with New Mexico equine entry
requirements and USDA APHIS interstate movement regulations, to include:
1) A properly completed Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) from the state of origin
obtained within the thirty (30) days of movement into the state.
2) The ICVI must document:
Official individual animal identification by one of the following methods:
o Name, age, breed, color, gender, distinctive markings and other permanent forms of
identification (i.e., brands, tattoos, scars, cowlicks)
o Electronic identification incompliance with ISO 11784/11785
o Non-ISO electronic identification applied before 3/11/14
o the physical address of the premises of origin and the physical address of the premises of
destination
Evidence of negative Equine Infectious Anemia (“Coggins”) test) obtained within the twelve (12)
months before movement into the state.
The EIA test laboratory report (VS Form 10-11) must be attached to the ICVI.
A New Mexico Entry Permit number.
To obtain an Entry Permit Number, call the 24 hour Permit Line (800)432-6889.
To successfully obtain the Entry permit Number, have the information from a properly completed ICVI
available for reference.
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) continues to be an infectious viral disease of concern in the US. The USDA Equine
Infectious Anemia Uniform Methods & Rules (UM&R), which provides minimum standards for detecting, controlling and
preventing EIA, provides as a control procedure that “all equines offered for entry into exhibitions or competitive
events provide proof to event officials of a negative EIA test as documented on an EIA laboratory test form (VS Form
10-11).
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The New Mexico Livestock Board strongly recommends that fair/horse show managers require
evidence of a current negative Equine Infectious Anemia test (Coggins Test)
for all horses (originating both in and out-of-state) entering the fair or show grounds.
Additional Equine Importation Requirements
Stallions
“Exhibition Only” must be written on the ICVI to indicate that the stallion is in New Mexico for a limited time for
exhibition and is not in the state for breeding or sale,
OR
Documentation of negative EVA test obtained within thirty (30) days of movement
Fax EVA laboratory results to NMLB (505)841-6160 before requesting an entry permit;
OR
Documentation of EVA vaccination following receipt of a negative EVA laboratory test.
Importation of Horses from Canada
Owners importing horses from Canada for movement into New Mexico should contact the Canadian Food Inspection
Agency (CFIA) for any special requirements for horses to reenter Canada from New Mexico. Veterinarians can obtain
the United States Origin Health Certificate for the Export of Horses from the United States to Canada (VS Form 17145) and the United States Origin Health Certificate (Form VS 17-140) from USDA APHIS VS, 6200 Jefferson Street
NE, Suite 117, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (telephone 505-761-3160) or online at
http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewIC?ref_nbr=201010-0579-013&icID=2093 .
Requirements and restrictions for horses entering Canada may be accessed through the following link:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals/downloads/ca_eq.pdf
Equine exhibitors, their veterinarians and horse show officials
should be aware that the occurrence of disease incidents of significance in the state
may result in alterations in the entry requirements.
Occurrence of diseases or conditions that may lead to changes in entry requirements may include:
1) Equine Herpes Virus -1 (nEHV-1 also known as Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy) – An increase
of cases associated with this highly contagious and sometime fatal disease has been seen over the past several
years across the U.S. Good biosecurity practices while exhibiting animals and prompt reporting when clinical
signs are observed is essential.
2) Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV): New Mexico periodically experiences incidents of VSV, an important
vector-borne viral disease that affects multiple species of animals. Incidents of VSV in the state impacts
movement of animals from the premises, the state and the country.
3) Equine Piroplasmosis (EP): Equine Piroplasmosis is a vector-transmitted parasitic disease of equids. It is a
foreign animal disease to the US. Should a case be detected, there will be restrictions imposed by many states
on horses returning to their states of origin.
4) Ear ticks: Past incidents of horses with ear ticks, some leading to fatal neurologic disease, after return home
from exhibitions in New Mexico have been reported. Horse show management should ensure that all horse
stalls and surrounding areas are treated with acaracides before exhibition horses arrive on the show grounds.
ADDITIONAL RULES
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Copies or faxed copies of TB test charts (VS Form 6-22) or Interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
(ICVI) are only acceptable at fair check-in if signed in blue ink by the Accredited Veterinarian, who performed
the TB test or prepared the ICVI, certifying the document as a copy. The exhibitor must all have all required
documents at check-in.
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At fair check-in, any animal with clinical signs or evidence of an infectious and/or contagious disease may be
denied entry to the fair grounds.
The New Mexico Livestock Board strongly encourages fair management to engage
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the services of a veterinarian for Check-in evaluation of exhibition animals at fair grounds.
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During the fair, any animal with clinical signs or evidence of an infectious and/or contagious disease may be
isolated in a secure location away from other animals until an examination is done by the attending
veterinarian for the fair and a determination is made for potential removal of the animal from the fair grounds.
See NMSA 77-3-1 to 77-3-19
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New Mexico livestock entry requirements and all New Mexico fair entry requirements apply to all out-of-state
livestock. To obtain current NM livestock entry requirements go to www.nmlbonline.com or contact NMLB
personnel (505) 841-6161.
EXHIBITORS OF ANY ANIMAL ARRIVING AT A SHOW OR FAIR
THAT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
NEW MEXICO STATE STATUTES OR LIVESTOCK BOARD RULES,
WILL BE SUBJECT TO CITATION
ELIMINATION OF EXHIBITORS AND THEIR ANIMALS FROM COMPETITON
FOR INFRACTIONS OF FAIR OR EXHIBITION RULES
IS AT THE DISCRETION OF FAIR OFFICIALS
This guidance document may not contain all necessary requirements for livestock bound for specific fairs, exhibitions
and shows. Refer to exhibition rules and requirements for each fair and livestock show to ensure compliance with fair
or show-specific requirements. Contact show officials for any clarifications.
Consult your County Agent or FFA Advisor for other information and event updates well ahead of the show and your
planned date of transport.
Consult New Mexico Livestock Board personnel with questions on applicable New Mexico Statutes.
Consult personnel at the NM State 4-H Office for youth exhibition questions.
Call (575)646-3026 or visit http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/
Prepare your animals and yourself for a successful 2015 exhibition season. Good luck!
Sincerely,
Ellen Mary Wilson, D.V.M.
State Veterinarian
New Mexico
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