7 Pa. Code § 9.33 - Quarantine period

(a) If "No Gross Lesions" are disclosed or post mortem shows "Skin Lesions Only," the herd will be released after one negative test of the animals over 2 years of age, conducted not less than 60 days from the date of the last test.

(b) If lesions are found on post mortem, then the herd will be kept under quarantine until it passes three negative tests. The first test will be conducted at least 60 days following removal of the reactors and cleaning and disinfecting of premises; the next two tests shall be done at 6-month intervals. The entire herd shall be tested, regardless of age, to revoke the quarantine.

(c) When suspects to tests are disclosed in herds with no reactors the herd containing the suspicious animals shall be quarantined, the accredited herd status suspended and no animals moved except by permit from the Bureau. This quarantine, suspension and movement ban shall remain in effect until the status of the herd is determined by a retest of the suspects 60 days after the original test or a comparative cervical test within 10 days, conducted by an approved veterinarian. If the suspects are negative to the retest, the quarantine shall be revoked and accreditation reinstated. If tuberculosis suspects are slaughtered and show no gross lesions of tuberculosis on post mortem examination, the quarantine shall remain in effect until the herd is retested and negative at least 60 days following the previous herd test.

Notes

7 Pa. Code § 9.33

The provisions of this § 9.33 amended November 28, 1975, effective 11/29/1975, 5 Pa.B. 3099; amended August 25, 1978, effective 8/26/1978, 8 Pa.B. 2337.

This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 9.35 (relating to milk for human or animal consumption from herds of cattle or goats quarantined because of tuberculosis).