7 Pa. Code § 11.1 - Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Accredited veterinarian-A licensed veterinarian jointly accredited by USDA-APHIS and the Department in the state in which the veterinarian is licensed to perform official duties on behalf of USDA-APHIS or the Department in the state where he is licensed to practice veterinary medicine. See accreditation standards established by 9 CFR Parts 160 and 161 (relating to definition of terms; and requirements and standards for accredited veterinarians and suspension or revocation of such accreditation).
Bureau-The Bureau of Animal Industry of the Department.
Department-The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
Johne's Disease (Paratuberculosis)-A chronic infectious disease of cattle and goats caused by a rod-shaped, acid fast organism, Mycobacterium paratuberculosis and characterized by chronic recurrent diarrhea and emaciation. Johne's disease is a dangerous transmissible reportable disease.
Official Johne's test-A test, approved by USDA-APHIS and performed by an official laboratory according to procedures established by the USDA-National Veterinary Services Laboratory, for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis infection.
Official laboratory-A laboratory designated by a state or Federal agency, subject to review by USDA-APHIS, to perform official tests for the diagnosis of diseases of animals.
Official vaccination-An approved killed M. paratuberculosis vaccine administered subcutaneously in the brisket of calves under 35 days of age by an approved veterinarian.
Reactors-Cattle and goats that are positive to an official Johne's test.
Suspects-Animals showing symptoms of Johne's disease.
Notes
The provisions of this § 11.1 amended under section 20 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430); and section 1702 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 442).
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