Section 345IAC5-2-48. "Source flock" defined

   "Source flock" means a flock in which the state veterinarian has determined that at least one (1) animal was born that was diagnosed as a scrapie-positive animal at an age of seventy-two (72) months or less or in which a scrapie-positive animal has resided throughout its life based on the following:

(1) Presence of official identification on an animal traceable to the flock.

(2) Other identification on an animal that is listed on a bill of sale, certificate, or other records.

(3) Registry records.

(4) The absence of records showing that the positive animal was born outside the flock and added to the flock.

(5) A comparison of DNA from the animal with a sample of DNA previously collected by an accredited veterinarian and stored at a genotyping laboratory approved by the United States Department of Agriculture or the state veterinarian. The animal owner must pay all costs associated with such a comparison. The comparison must be supported by adequate records and animal identification to show that the archived DNA is that of the animal that has been traced to the flock.

A flock is no longer a source flock after its flock plan has been completed. (Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 5-2-48; filed Jan 5, 2006, 8:00 a.m.: 29 IR 1544; readopted filed Aug 16, 2012, 8:27 a.m.: 20120912-IR-345120197RFA)