Section 345IAC1-7-10. Euthanasia and disposal

   (a) When the board or its agents condemn an animal, the state veterinarian may prescribe the means by which the animal shall be euthanized. If the state veterinarian prescribes a method of euthanasia, the method shall be one that is reasonably humane while allowing for efficient accomplishment of disease control objectives under the prevailing circumstances.

  (b) When the board or its agent condemns an object, the state veterinarian may prescribe the means by which the object is destroyed. If the state veterinarian prescribes a method of destruction, the method shall be one that allows for efficient accomplishment of disease control objectives under the prevailing circumstances.

  (c) The state veterinarian may order any animal or object disposed of in a particular manner in order to prevent, detect, control, eradicate, or otherwise protect the citizens and animals of the state from diseases and pests of animals. In an order issued under this section, the state veterinarian may:

(1) restrict the use of disposal methods prescribed in IC 15-17-11 and 345 IAC 7-7; or

(2) prescribe new or alternative methods of disposal.

  (d) Subject to state laws governing procurement, the state veterinarian may contract with:

(1) private veterinarians;

(2) renderers; and

(3) any other qualified person;

for euthanasia, destruction, and disposal services. (Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 1-7-10; filed Mar 30, 2006, 1:42 p.m.: 29 IR 2519; errata filed Oct 3, 2008, 3:30 p.m.: 20081022-IR-345080767ACA; readopted filed Aug 16, 2012, 8:27 a.m.: 20120912-IR-345120197RFA)