Section 345IAC2-7-5.5. Herd plans

  5. (a) The state veterinarian will evaluate each proposed herd plan and approve herd plans that contain requirements that are designed to detect, prevent, or control possible spread of CWD based on the particular circumstances of the herd and its premises. Herd plans may address any topic associated with the prevention and control of CWD, such as the following:

(1) The specific conditions associated with movement restrictions imposed by the state veterinarian.

(2) Specified means of identification for each animal in the herd.

(3) Regular examination of animals in the herd for clinical signs of disease.

(4) Reporting to the state veterinarian any clinical signs of central nervous system disease or chronic wasting condition in the herd.

(5) Maintaining records of the acquisition and disposition of all animals entering or leaving the herd.

(6) Selective culling of animals.

(7) Depopulation of animals.

(8) The specific conditions for the disposal of condemned animals and objects and death loss from the herd.

(9) Restrictions on repopulating the premises or adding to the herd.

(10) Fencing and other containment requirements.

(11) Restrictions on sharing or moving potentially contaminated equipment or other objects.

(12) Premises cleaning and disinfection.

(13) Any other measures designed to prevent, detect, or eradicate CWD.

  (b) A herd plan may be reviewed and changes proposed by the herd owner or the state veterinarian. A revised herd plan will be effective only after it is approved by the herd owner and the state veterinarian. (Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 2-7-5.5; filed May 23, 2013, 3:16 p.m.: 20130619-IR-345120491FRA)