Top of the World Health Letter

September 1, 2023

 HEALTH TESTING FOR TOP OF THE WORLD SALE

October 3, 2023   5:30 p.m. CDT   |    Pre-sale social at 4:30 p.m. (CDT)    |     Cowbuyer.com

As sale time approaches, we hope all is progressing well for your consignment to the 2023 Top of the World Sale.  This year will be a virtual sale that is broadcast on Cowbuyer.com as well as in-person bidding in The Tanbark on the Expo grounds!

Health tests will need to be conducted slightly different than other national sales. Below is the pertinent information concerning health testing and videography for all consignments. Please read carefully, as there are different dates and requirements.

IT IS SUGGESTED THAT ALL ANIMALS BE TESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING  BEFORE SEPTEMBER 29^th SO YOU CAN HAVE YOUR HEALTH RESULTS READY BY OCTOBER 3rd FOR INCLUSION IN THIS YEAR’S SALE.

 We will require an emailed or faxed copy of your health results when the animal(s) ship. Please send to Jersey Marketing Service at jms@usjersey.com or 614-322-4498, Attn: Greg Lavan at glavan@usjersey.com  
This letter will also be posted on our website at http://jms.usjersey.com for your convenience.

1. TUBERCULOSIS:  Each animal must have a negative Tuberculosis test conducted within 30 days of the sale.  This is a requirement even if you are a Certified Free Herd or from a Certified Free State.
2. BOVINE LEUKOSIS:  Each animal over 8 months must be tested and have a negative Bovine Leukosis test within 150 days of the sale.  (e.g., Elisa or AGID).  If your animal receives a positive test result you have the choice of pulling her from the sale without repercussions or you can leave her in the sale, but it must be posted and announced from the box.
3. BVD-PI:  Each animal must have proof of a negative Antigen Detection test (e.g., ear notch, nucleic acid hybridization, polymerase chain reaction amplification (PCR), viral isolation or Elisa).  This test can take one week.  Proper documentation of a negative test is required.  A documented negative test at any age is acceptable.
4. SHIPPING FEVER VACCINATION:  All animals must have proof of (listed on the health chart) a Shipping Fever Vaccination (an internasal is recommended) no less than 10 days prior to the sale and not more than 60 days prior to the sale.

                                                                                               ***SPECIAL NOTICE***

5. BRUCELLOSIS:  Each animal must have a negative brucellosis test conducted within 30 days prior to the sale. This will enable prompt movement following the sale. (BAPA testing is recommended) JMS HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THAT ALL HEIFERS WITHIN THE PROPER AGE RANGE FOR THEIR STATE BE CALFHOOD VACCINATED FOR BRUCELLOSIS.  This will increase her marketability exponentially as several states require calfhood vaccinated cattle. Official calfhood vaccinates under 6 months of age as of sale day, need not be tested. 

HEALTH CERTIFICATE:  Consignors should wait to have this official paperwork completed until after notification on when the heifer will be picked up by the truck for movement to her new owner, because this paper is only valid for 30 days.

5. Please put animal’s tattoo or the herd management number from tamperproof American ID tag on health certificate, in addition to her USDA Official ID.
5. The health certificate and a copy of the Tuberculosis test chart MUST accompany heifers traveling to their new home. We also request a copy be sent to the JMS office.
5. This will not be necessary until you have been notified as to movement times and locations on the heifer. We do not want to have the paper expire and you incur the cost of having another one re-written as papers are only valid for 30 days.

BRAND INSPECTION:  Be sure that your animal has been brand inspected if required by your state – at the time of movement only.

CATALOGS:  All consignors will receive a printed catalog.  Catalogs can be downloaded at http://jms.usjersey.com.

We look forward to a successful Top of the World Sale. We hope you will be able to attend the sale in person at The Tanbark or on Cowbuyer.com to purchase a good animal for your herd.  Let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Sincerely,

Greg Lavan, Manager                                                                    

Jersey Marketing Service

614-216-8838

PICTURE AND VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS FOR NATIONAL SALE STANDARDS

Video Standards: We request that you have your animal fitted to national sale standards, clean and clipped. Please film in a clean, dry, well-lit area. We recommend filming your consignment NOT on the halter as many heifers look better walking naturally.

Video Quality: A video camera is recommended for filming your heifer, although smart phone videos have proven to be okay in quality. Please remember to hold your smart phone sideways when filming.  Please try to record some of each side of the heifer as she is walking, and depending on her stage of development, a rear udder focus would be advantageous. Please film more than enough footage, and do not worry about the sound or editing. That will be handled in the office. A still photo of your consignment, a candid while doing the video or a picture taken by a professional photographer, will also work very well.

RAW VIDEO IS REQUIRED. Please do not send already produced video. Provide the raw video footage so that all the consignments can have the same format of video presented. NO “YOU TUBE” or similar links will be accepted.

Please have your video and/or still pictures to Tracie Hoying or your area representative by Sept 25 (or earlier). This allows time for editing and re-filming if needed. Please call Tracie with any questions or for video advice at 614-322-4471. Most emails cannot handle videos due to the file size. When you talk to Tracie, she will need your email address and will forward you a drop box folder link to place the video in.