Section 164.16 – Movement or slaughter permit.
164.16 Movement or slaughter permit. A designated animal shall not be slaughtered, have its location changed, or be moved from quarantine except as authorized by an official written permit issued by the department or by a veterinarian. [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §164.13; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §164.16] 97 Acts, ch 124, […]
Section 164.1 – Definitions.
164.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: 1. “Animal” means a nonhuman vertebrate. 2. “Bovine animal” means bison or cattle. 3. “Certificate of veterinary inspection” or “certificate” means the same as defined in section 163.2. 4. “Class free state” means there has been no known brucellosis in bovine animals for a period of twelve months. […]
Section 164.17 – Quarantined for slaughter permit.
164.17 Quarantined for slaughter permit. When a written order has been issued by the department or its authorized representative for the removal of a quarantined designated animal to slaughter, the designated animal shall be tagged and handled within fifteen days after the date of testing. Within thirty days the designated animal shall be moved and […]
Section 164.2 – Eradication area.
164.2 Eradication area. This state is declared to be a brucellosis eradication area. An owner shall allow the owner’s designated animals to be tested when ordered by the department or a representative of the department. The owner shall confine and restrain the designated animal in a suitable place so that a test can be conducted. […]
Section 164.3 – Female animals vaccinated.
164.3 Female animals vaccinated. Native female bovine animals of any breed between the ages of four months and twelve months may be officially vaccinated for brucellosis according to procedures approved by the United States department of agriculture. Native female designated animals other than bovine animals may be vaccinated as provided by rules adopted by the […]
Section 164.4 – Rules.
164.4 Rules. 1. The department may adopt rules as provided in chapter 17A relating to the official testing of designated animals, the disposal by segregation and quarantine or slaughter of condemned designated animals, the operation of state-approved premises, the disinfection of the premises where designated animals are kept, the introduction of designated animals into a […]
Section 164.5 – Request for test.
164.5 Request for test. Upon request by the owner for a departmental inspection of the owner’s designated animals for brucellosis, the department may designate a veterinarian to make an inspection of the designated animals. If authorized by the department, the veterinarian may conduct an official test on the designated animals. [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, […]
Section 164.6 – Expense of test.
164.6 Expense of test. The expense for an inspection and official test of a designated animal other than for bovine animals shall be borne by the owner. If the designated animal is a bovine animal, and the owner agrees to comply with and carry out the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted by […]
Section 164.7 – Copy of report provided to owner.
164.7 Copy of report provided to owner. A veterinarian or the department shall provide a report to the owner of a designated animal showing the results of an official test conducted by a veterinarian. The report may be a copy of a test chart. [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §164.5, 164.6; C66, 71, 73, 75, […]
Section 164.8 – Test at auction premises.
164.8 Test at auction premises. A designated animal purchased at an auction market may be officially tested on the auction market premises, in the new owner’s name at the owner’s request and expense. This official test must be made within twenty-four hours from the time of sale. If the test discloses reactors, the herd of […]