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INSPECTION

This section sets out the Association's requirements and procedures for Inspection

4.1 Application:
Inspection of cattle will be required in the event that;
Inspection is required by the owner of registered cattle; or
Inspection is required by resolution of the Council; or
All requests for inspection should be directed through the Association's Office.
No animal may be inspected pursuant to this section until at least 18 months of age.
The Association will appoint an Inspector on any request for Inspection and will levy charges according to the schedule of fees defined in the appendix to these regulations.
Charges so levied will be payable by the owner of the cattle at the time of inspection.
Any animal which complies with the requirements for inspection as outlined in Regulation 4.2.1 below on inspection shall be examined by the Inspector who shall either grant or decline Approved Status. Cattle holding Approved Status will be recorded as such in the Association's records.

Any animal which has been given Approved Status shall retain this status unless:

i Re-inspection takes place and on that re-inspection taking place such animal is declined Approved Status and no subsequent inspection has taken place after the animal has been declined Approved Status, granting that animal Approved Status; or

ii The Approved Status for that animal is rescinded by resolution of the Council. The situations in which a resolution of the Council may rescind Approved Status of an animal shall include but not be limited to the discovery of a genetic disorder or defects being found in the animal's records.

Animals which are declined Approved Status may remain in the Herd Book and shall remain eligible for transfer.
The owner of any animal which is declined Approved Status may request re-Inspection.
The re-inspection shall be carried out by three inspectors and in the event that Approved Status is granted to that animal then the cost of the re-inspection in relation to that animal which previously was not granted Approved Status shall be met by the Association. The cost of the re-inspection in relation to any animal declined Approved Status on the re-inspection taking place shall be met by the owner.

4.2 Approval process:
Prior to full inspection the Inspector will ascertain the eligibility of the animal concerned. This shall include verification of identification and registration. Any animal which is found to be ineligible for registration shall be removed from the Association's register and shall not be eligible for transfer.
The Inspector will examine animals which qualify for inspection pursuant to Regulation 4.2.1 above to ascertain whether they meet the standards outlined in the Current Inspection Manual.
The Inspector will provide details of all animals on an official Inspection form provided by the Association and will complete and sign such forms for all animals put up for inspection. After the official inspection form has been signed by the Inspector and the owner, a copy shall be provided to the owner of the cattle concerned and also to the Association. Individual forms will be completed for any animal NOT attaining the Approved Status, with the reason why being stated.
4.2.4 Where large numbers of animals are put up for inspection, the Council may at its discretion appoint two or more Inspectors to complete the inspection.
4.2.5 Where a decision by an Inspector is appealed, the Council will appoint three Inspectors to work together to re-inspect. If the appeal is upheld, then the costs associated with re-inspection will be met by the Association.

4.3 Yearling Inspection
This section applies to animals under the age of 18 months that can not attain "Approved Status" (see Section 4.1)

4.3.1 Process
i Normal inspection criteria will be applied as per the current Inspection Manual.
ii Animals that pass "Yearling Inspection" may be promoted under the NZAA Yearling Inspected Logo (see definition of terms).