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TB Binocular Check

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Deer Dee

Joined Jul 2011
133 Posts | 0+
West Branch, MI / USA
My PREVIOUS vet is telling me that coming back in 3 days and checking the herd with binoculars is not in accordance with the federal regulations. They're saying you HAVE to drop the herd again and actually feel for the bump...not just look. Everyone I've talked to said their vet has always checked with binoculars because it would be dangerous to drop the herd twice in 3 days time.



WHAT IS UP WITH THIS VET?????



The new vets are fine with doing the binocular check.....that's how they're used to doing it.
 
They have to legally feel the site where the Tuburculen "pardon the spelling"

was injected. There is a new blood test out for T.B. where they just draw blood and test for Bruc. and T.B. at the same time.
 
That would be great if my vet did that. He wants them all down, which IS very hard on deer without a chute. And since they have always been negative anyways, it is all the more reason to just take a look with binoculars.
 
Do the blood test! Doing it the way you are may get you and your vet into trouble because it is required to feel the skin.
 
Yeah if a vet did that here in PA and got caught.......well....it wouldn't be a good thing......we have always had to have the animal physically checked.......even though I the Binoculars would ave worked fine! Use the new blood test for sure......
 
I've never heard of the binoculars check. My vet would laugh if I suggested it. It would be much easier, though...
 
We've been TB testing for 15 years and they have to get their hands on the animal to see if there is a reaction or not. The bump CANNOT be seen with binoculars. That is why a chute system is so important. The new test that was recently approved will not require that second check, just drawing blood once and that is it.
 
You guys have to remember that I am an exhibition facility. The deer will walk right up to the fence line to get treats from you. Maybe that's why previous vets here have chose to do it without re-darting the herd. If there's one or two that won't come up, they get the binoculars out. But my herd is on less than 2 acres. I think because of the confined space and in previous years losing a lot of deer from capture myopathy, they've tried to come up with a solution that works best for the deer. All of this testing is just another way for the state to bring in revenue......what is best for the animals?!
 
The bottom line is they are not doing the test if they don't read it. The skin has to be felt. It can't be seen. If the right person reads this I would bet you wouldn't be TB accredited anymore! Just trying to help!
 
First of all, your crazy to put this thread on here. Yes, it is the LAW that the animal must be felt to properly read the test. The only thing you have now done is put your own farm in question as well as the integrity of your veterinarian.



I would delete this thread as fast as you can before you get yourself and your vet in trouble.



I swear, people that have it good want to ruin it for everyone.
 
DEE. Back when you were complaining about vet prices you said you were doing the blood test . WHATS UP? You found a cheaper vet to do the skin test .I have never found where cheaper is better. You better check this vet and see if he even has a license. Sounds like a QUACK if he is going the re-check with binoculars. I have put my herd down 6 times and down 6 times to feel the neck with out any problems.You better get qualified people to do the job before you compromise the safety of your deer.
 
Deer Dee. This almost seams like a set up, why would you put that out there? Play by the rules or take your ball and go home. It just looks like bait to me!! Not cool. Charlie.
 

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