Md. Code Regs. 15.11.06.05 - Introduction of Swine into Validated-Free Areas and Movement of Swine Through Auction Markets and Livestock Sales
A. Swine for immediate slaughter may move
through regular marketing channels (approved livestock markets and approved
slaughtering establishments) without brucellosis testing.
B. Swine for feeding purposes may enter
without a test, or may be held in validated areas without a test, provided the
swine are maintained in isolation separate and apart from all breeding stock as
approved by the Secretary.
C. Swine
originating in validated-brucellosis-free herds, or negative non-validated
herds in validated-brucellosis-free areas, may enter a non-validated herd
without a test, provided the swine are moved directly and have not been in
contact with infected swine or swine of an unknown brucellosis status, and have
not been exposed to an infected premises.
D. Swine originating in herds not described
in §C, above, shall have passed a negative test within 30 days before the
date of entry, to be held in isolation, and pass one additional negative test
within 30 to 60 days before being added to the herd.
E. Swine over 6 months old sold through
auction markets or livestock sales, to be returned to farms for breeding
purposes, shall originate directly from a validated herd, or be blood tested
negative within 30 days before sale, or be blood tested negative before
release.
F. All swine consigned to
farms in Maryland shall be transported in conveyances that have been properly
cleaned and disinfected.
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