051-6 Wyo. Code R. §§ 6-2 - Definitions Used in Rules

(a) If a term used in these rules is not defined below, refer to the Board's Chapter 2 Brucellosis Management and Mitigation rules.

(i) "Adult Brucellosis Vaccination" means the vaccination of female Bovinae over 12 months of age with RB 51 vaccine following the protocol outlined by USDA APHIS.

(ii) "Brucellosis Mitigation Plan" means:

(A) A written document based on a Brucellosis Risk Assessment outlining the practices a Herd owner will utilize to mitigate the risk of Brucellosis exposure to the Herd that is signed by both the Wyoming State Veterinarian and the Herd owner or manager;

(B) A Wyoming State Veterinarian recommendation in writing that spaying heifers, adult vaccination, or both is warranted based on a risk assessment; or

(C) Voluntary surveillance testing deemed appropriate in writing by the Wyoming State Veterinarian.

(iii) "Chapter 2 Rules" means the Board's Brucellosis Management and Mitigation rules, which establish protocol for vaccination, testing, and response for Brucellosis in Bovinae.

(iv) "Custom Slaughter Establishment" means a slaughter plant where livestock is slaughtered and processed for the owner of the livestock only and the product is not offered for public sale or commercial use.

(v) "Designated Surveillance Area" or "DSA" means that area as defined in the Board's Chapter 2 Rules.

(vi) "Designated Surveillance Area-Origin Bovinae" or "Bovinae originating within the Designated Surveillance Area" means Bovinae that have moved or will move from a premises located wholly or partially within the defined boundaries of the Designated Surveillance Area.

(vii) "Mandatory Testing" means any Brucellosis testing required by the Board or USDA APHIS.

(viii) "Spaying" means any surgical procedure by which female Bovinae are rendered permanently infertile as certified by a licensed veterinarian.

(ix) "Temporary Surveillance Area" means an area designated by the Board and approved by the Governor as an area where risk of exposure to documented Brucellosis infected wildlife is of concern.

(x) "Temporary Surveillance Area-Origin Bovinae" or "Bovinae originating within a Temporary Surveillance Area" means Bovinae that have moved or will move from a premises located wholly or partially within the defined boundaries of a Temporary Surveillance Area.

(xi) "Testable Sample" means a blood sample, collected using a clean and separate needle, syringe and container, for Brucellosis testing in such condition that the tests conducted will yield valid results, as determined by the serology technicians at the testing laboratory.

(xii) "USDA APHIS" means the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

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051-6 Wyo. Code R. §§ 6-2

Amended, Eff. 11/3/2015. Amended, Eff. 2/6/2020. Amended, Eff. 6/28/2023 (EMERGENCY). Amended, Eff. 8/11/2023.