21—45.36(206) Reports of livestock poisoning.

1. 45.36(1)  Verbal report. The verbal report of a case of such poisoning shall provide information on as many of the items listed in subrule 45.36(2) as available data allows.

2. 45.36(2)  Written report. The written report of a case of such poisoning shall be submitted within 48 hours, with one copy to the department and one copy to the veterinary diagnostic laboratory, and shall contain the following information on forms provided by the veterinary diagnostic laboratory or the department:

   1. a. Location of incident.
   2. b. Time and date of incident.
   3. c. Number and type of livestock affected.
   4. d. Poison agent, known or suspected.
   5. e. Location of source of poisoning.
   6. f. Type and degree of poisoning.
   7. g. Name, mailing address and telephone number of livestock owner.
   8. h. Whether release of poisoning agent is continuing.
   9. i. Whether poisoning agent is on land or in water.
   10. j. Any other information that may assist in evaluation of the incident.
   11. k. Name and address of reporting veterinarian.
3. 45.36(3)  Subsequent findings. All subsequent findings and diagnostic results shall be submitted as soon as they become available.

Any person practicing veterinary medicine under the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 169 encountering a case of poisoning, or suspected poisoning, of domestic livestock through injury from contact with, exposure to, or ingestion of any biological or chemical agent or compound, shall immediately report by telephone or telegraph such poisoning to the head of the veterinary diagnostic laboratory of Iowa state university of science and technology, who shall immediately notify the state veterinarian of any such reports. Reports made pursuant to this rule shall be confirmed in writing as provided in subrule 45.36(2).

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 206.19, 206.20 and 206.23.

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