Section 345IAC2.5-5-3. Tuberculosis requirements for intrastate movement of cervids

   A person moving cervids within the state shall meet the following requirements:

(1) One (1) of the following requirements must be met:

(A) The animal tests negative for tuberculosis using an official test conducted within ninety (90) days prior to the date the animal is moved. The animal may be moved to a veterinary clinic or an isolation site approved by the state veterinarian prior to testing if the state veterinarian determines it is necessary or helpful to move the animals to a different location to facilitate testing.

(B) The animal is moved from a herd that is tuberculosis accredited under section 4 of this rule.

(C) The animal is moved from a herd that is tuberculosis qualified under 9 CFR 77.36(a) or tuberculosis monitored under 9 CFR 77.37(a).

(D) The animal is moved from a herd that has been subject to a whole herd test for tuberculosis and all of the following are met:

(i) The whole herd test was conducted within the twelve (12) months prior to movement.

(ii) All animals tested negative for tuberculosis.

(iii) The animal to be moved was part of the herd at the time the whole herd test was conducted or is an animal that was added to the herd after the whole herd test was conducted by moving it from a tuberculosis accredited herd or by being born into the herd.

(E) The animal is less than twelve (12) months of age.

(F) The animal is moved directly to an official state or federally inspected slaughtering establishment for immediate slaughter.

(2) The animal must be accompanied by proof of compliance with subdivision (3) [sic], such as the following:

(A) An official certificate of veterinary inspection written for the animal that indicates the tuberculosis test status of the herd or animal.

(B) An official tuberculosis test chart for the herd or animal.

(C) A statement from the herd veterinarian that documents the tuberculosis status of the animal being moved.

(D) A copy of the certificate or notice from the state veterinarian documenting the tuberculosis status of the herd.

(E) A record or certification from the owner that the animal is under twelve (12) months of age.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 2.5-5-3; filed Jul 23, 2008, 1:01 p.m.: 20080820-IR-345070824FRA; filed Nov 3, 2009, 3:28 p.m.: 20091202-IR-345090491FRA; readopted filed Nov 1, 2011, 3:50 p.m.: 20111130-IR-345110312RFA; filed May 23, 2013, 3:16 p.m.: 20130619-IR-345120491FRA; filed Aug 22, 2014, 4:04 p.m.: 20140917-IR-345140057FRA)