What does the USDA Vet look for in shipments?

[koicluboftheair]

Yada, yada, yada, there is no bribery or concern as the feds have our backs. Let's all get back to talking about crisp sumi and crunchy gosankes

Quote: Originally Posted by MysticKoi John, Actually, I don't see how these "Google" wars are germaine to the original intent of this thread, nor do they serve to prove any point relative to the "actual" conformance to the new import regulations. Purely speculation (except for the evidence that Mr. Hatfield has?). And as for the Yakuza... I wouldn't know! Kind Regards, Bill

[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by koicluboftheair Yada, yada, yada, there is no bribery or concern as the feds have our backs. Let's all get back to talking about crisp sumi and crunching gosankes

Yup, that's what we like to do. If you don't, please feel free to leave anytime. Don

[koicluboftheair]

I don't think that thar is germaine Don.
And how are things at Koi Kichi & Water Garden Club AKCA ZNA Southern Cali? When is your next event?

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop Yup, that's what we like to do. If you don't, please feel free to leave anytime. Don

[koiczar]

Sorry

I meant APHIS - not ELISA

Mike

Quote: Originally Posted by Nancy M. Mike, I don't understand what does the Elisa test have to do with the APHIS inspection? and how is that test a paper trial, besides the fact that if fish are tested, and God forbid they test positive, you will know which breeder, has KHV infected stock. Tonio They open a few boxes, just to verify that there are really koi in the box. Alot of fish importers smuggle in illegal tropical fish, and other substances.

[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by koicluboftheair I don't think that thar is germaine Don.

Germaine? Wasn't he one of the Jackson 5?

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by koicluboftheair I don't think that thar is germaine Don. And how are things at Koi Kichi & Water Garden Club AKCA ZNA Southern Cali? When is your next event?

So what is your point?
I will answer that one, ZNA SoCal show is March 24 & 25 2007.
Koi Kichi Club show, November 17 & 18 2007.

[koiczar]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop Germaine? Wasn't he one of the Jackson 5?

Don

I don't think his nickname was "thar" either = LOL!!

[KoiCop]

are we gonna have some fun, or what??? Don

[koiczar]

How many of you think that the Aphis program is aware of which countries are able to qualify to send their fish in our direction without proper testing. This is amazing. I had a feeling a few countries would try to illegally "sneak" fish through with phoney certification forms, but I really did think we'd have been smart enough to have all this figured out before hand, investigate and seize these shipments as they come through.

Yeah, the "mouth of the ionosphere" has tried to taint everything and everyone(shows where journalistic license has gone). Personally, I think it would be just as easy for Japan to follow suit with some of the other Far Eastern countries and provide corrupt documentation - but they don't have to. They, from what I understand, actually have been testing for several years for SVC,and areas of Japan are actually considered SVC free ZONES. Therefore, no matter who you buy from within these ZONES, they are able to be certified by a Vet designated by the Fisheries Ministry to be free of SVC. I believe I had heard something to the effect that the Aphis people consider Japan as one of the safest zones to allow fish into the US from. Anyone have any contradictory info? Like I said, I'm just repeating things I've heard and read from others.

Mike

[koicluboftheair]

My point is Nancy I'm putting it on the calendar at http://koicluboftheair.org/calendar_news.html as:
March 24 & 25 2007 ZNA SoCal show

November 17 & 18 2007 Koi Kichi Club show

Another few questions is the ZNA SoCal website at http://home.earthlink.net/~filmlabrat/?
And for verification http://www.koikichi.org with the 2005 4th Annual Koi And Vendor Show flyer on the main page is where I should direct this link to?

Quote: Originally Posted by Nancy M. So what is your point? I will answer that one, ZNA SoCal show is March 24 & 25 2007. Koi Kichi Club show, November 17 & 18 2007.