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Old 11-22-2006   #6 (permalink)
koicluboftheair
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Originally Posted by aquitori View Post
What does the USDA Vet look for in shipments? I know the dealer has to produce paper work to be signed off, but as far as opening boxes, what is he looking for?
According to Tom Hatfield at Koi Shack not only is the inspection no more than verifying paperwork with regard to the new import restrictions on SVC, but where he gets his fish from in Taiwan most dealers with appear certified via fraud. Not only are domestic stocks not going to be protected, but the hobbyist stateside could pay the price with increased regs imposed on domestic stock that would likely require honest verification.
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