8 CCR 1205-2 Part 17 - Terminal Bio-Secure Enclosures
17.1. Terminal bio-secure enclosure is a
terminal cervid holding facility for slaughter only arrivals. Once an animal
enters this enclosure it must go directly to slaughter. All terminal bio-secure
facilities must be approved in writing prior to animal entry by the State
Veterinarian or his designee. A complete description, plat drawing, and
location (including address if applicable) must be in writing and held on file
at the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection in conjunction with the letter
of approval from the State Veterinarian.
17.2. Construction.
(a) Minimum perimeter fence requirements must
comply with CPW Rules Chapter 11. Double fenced with a minimum separation of 15
feet at the closest point and the interior fence meeting minimum State
requirements as above.
(b) The
terminal bio-secure enclosure must be self-contained with working facilities as
per Part 6.3 of this Rule totally within the double fence.
(c) The terminal bio-secure facility must
have loading facilities totally within the double fence perimeter.
(d) The enclosure must provide separate
holding areas to keep animals separate by herd source and of sufficient size
for industry accepted standard animal care with feeding and watering
capabilities.
(e) The enclosure
shall not exceed 40 acres total size
(f) The location of the terminal bio-secure
enclosure must be such that no live water enters or exits the
perimeter.
(g) If the terminal
bio-secure enclosure is not located within a properly licensed alternative
livestock facility, it must obtain a separate license from the Board as an
alternative livestock facility.
17.3. Animals entering an approved terminal
bio-secure facility must be slaughtered no later than 30 days following
entry.
17.4. All cervids entering
Colorado consigned to an approved terminal bio-secure enclosure must be
accompanied by a current certificate of veterinary inspection showing the
Colorado entry permit number and proof of ownership verifying the shipper is
the legal owner.
17.5. All cervids
entering Colorado consigned to a terminal bio-secure enclosure must be
identified and comply with Part 16.6(c) of this Rule.
17.6. Inventory Control
(a) All cervids entering a terminal
bio-secure facility must be inspected into the perimeter by a brand inspector
within 48 hours of arrival.
(b) The
licensee accepting shipment into the terminal bio-secure facility shall be
responsible for affixing a colored dangle ear tag clearly displaying the date
of entry and a numeric or alphabetical character for individual identification
within a source herd shipment. (For example: A-6/7/01, B-6/7/01, C-6/7/01, etc.
or 1-6/7/01, 2-6/7/01, 3-6/7/01, etc.) Each source herd shall be identified by
a different color and the same colors shall not be used within the enclosure at
the same time.
(c) Cervids leaving
a terminal bio-secure facility must be shipped directly to a USDA approved
licensed slaughter facility and must be inspected at destination by a brand
inspector as per Part 16.4 of this Rule.
(d) The in-inspection inventories of a
terminal bio-secure enclosure shall be kept separate and distinct from the
alternative livestock facility license inventory if located within a licensed
facility.
17.7. Fees for
in-inspection and exit inspection: the fees authorized by the Board for the
official inspection into an authorized terminal bio-secure enclosure shall be
$2.00 per head with a $15.00 minimum. The fees authorized for exit out of an
authorized terminal bio-secure facility shall be as per Part 16.4 of this Rule
for animals shipped direct to slaughter.
17.8. A terminal bio-secure facility that has
held positive CWD animals or source mates shall not be used to contain live
animals until the pens and alleyways are cleaned and disinfected as ordered by
the State Veterinarian or his designee. Release to utilize the terminal
bio-secure enclosure must be in writing signed by the State Veterinarian or his
designee.
17.9. Violators are
subject to sanction under
35-41.5-112 through
35-41.5-115, C.R.S. and as
otherwise set forth in this Rule.
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