The Wyoming Livestock Board would like to clarify its position on the requirement of Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for Wyoming fairs and exhibitions.

     The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB), along with the Wyoming Association of Fairs (WAF) and the Wyoming State Fair (WSF), recently put together a guideline booklet that identifies signs and symptoms of conditions and diseases unacceptable for show animals. This booklet is entitled “Health Exhibition Animals: What to Watch For”, and is available at http://wlsb.state.wy.us/Animal%20Health/Fair%20Guideline%20Book.pdf or from your local extension agent. Page 8 of the booklet is dedicated to the basic veterinary requirements for entry to the show premises and the importance of a CVI.

     The WLSB would like to make the following clarification to the requirements listed on page 8 of the booklet:

Veterinary Requirements

The Wyoming Livestock Board recommends that all animals be required to have a health inspection prior to checking into the fairgrounds. The final determination as to whether or not a CVI is required for any given exhibition is to be made by those who are organizing the event.

The Importance of a CVI

It may be a requirement to have a CVI to enter the fairgrounds.  Again, this is determined by the event management.

     The WLSB would like to apologize for the confusion and wishes all competitors the best of luck for the upcoming show season.

     For further information, please contact Dr. Jim Logan, State Veterinarian, or his assistant, Betsy Milek, at (307) 857-4140.