Ind. Admin. Code tit. 345, r. 2-4.5-4.5 – Brucellosis requirements for cervids entering Indiana

Sec. 4.5. (a) Before a person may import into Indiana cervidae not known to be infected with or exposed to brucellosis, one (1) of the following set of requirements must be met:

(1) If the animal is to be moved into a herd that is not brucellosis certified or monitored under section 3 of this rule, the animal must meet the movement requirements set forth in 345 IAC 1-3.
(2) If the animal is to be moved into a herd that is brucellosis certified or monitored under section 3 of this rule, the following requirements must be met:
1. (A) The animal meets the requirements in the Brucellosis in Cervidae UM & R adopted under section 2 of this rule for additions to a herd with that status.
2. (B) The animal is accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection:
  1. (i) certifying that the animal meets the movement requirements set forth in 345 IAC 1-3; and
  2. (ii) that provides specific test dates and other necessary information to verify compliance with the UM & R herd addition requirements.
(3) The animal is consigned to slaughter and is moved directly to the slaughter establishment.

(b) A person may not import into Indiana the following cervidae:

(1) Cervids that respond to a brucellosis test.
(2) Cervidae that originate from a herd that is:
1. (A) under quarantine for brucellosis; or
2. (B) affected with brucellosis.

(1) subsequently, prior to importation into Indiana, tests negative for brucellosis using an official brucellosis test; or
(2) is:
1. (A) sold or consigned to slaughter; and
2. (B) moved directly to the slaughter establishment.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 2-4.5-4.5; filed Aug 22, 2014, 4:04 p.m.: 20140917-IR- 345140057FRA; readopted filed Oct 16, 2014, 9:43 a.m.: 20141112-IR-345140300RFA; filed May 23, 2019, 12:01 p.m.: 20190619-IR-345180541FRA; readopted filed Jul 14, 2020, 1:42 p.m.: 20200812-IR-345200230RFA)