Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-1-.14 - Obligation Of Owners Of Swine In Testing Program
When it is determined by the State Veterinarian that it is necessary to test a herd of swine to determine whether or not brucellosis is present, the owner of swine shall be responsible for the following:
(a) Submit all breeding swine (sows and
boars) over six months of age for a blood test for brucellosis as may be
required and as often as deemed necessary by the State Veterinarian.
(b) Be responsible for the penning and
restraining of all swine for blood testing.
(c) Remove all reactors from the herd as
specified in a written herd plan.
(d) Sell all brucellosis reactors for
immediate slaughter.
(e) Clean and
disinfect as deemed necessary by the State Veterinarian the premises where
reactors were kept prior to removal.
Author: Charles H. Barnes
Notes
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยง 2-15-170.
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