1. A. The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (LVMDL) will perform health evaluations on the sample of live pen-reared bobwhites. A 5 percent sample, not to be less than five birds, must be delivered (shipped or otherwise) live with the completed Batch Case History Form to the LVMDL on Mondays by 9 a.m. at least five but not more than 10 working days prior to the field trial. Testing requires five working days.

2. B. Items tested for include but are not limited to:

   1. 1. Avian Pox;
   2. 2. Capillaria;
   3. 3. Coccidia;
   4. 4. Cryptosporidia;
   5. 5. Ectoparasites;
   6. 6. Hetarakis spp.;
   7. 7. Histomoniasis;
   8. 8. Mycoplasma gallisepticum;
   9. 9. Pullorum;
   10. 10. Typhoid.
3. C. Any positive tests (except nonpathenogenic ectoparasites) will result in the rejection of the use of that batch of birds. No trial utilizing pen-reared bobwhites can be conducted without health certification. Failure of samples to pass certification will result in the postponement (cancellation) of a trial.
4. D. The fee for the diagnostic test is $27 per five birds ($5.40 each) and is payable to the LVMDL in advance.
5. E. Mailing Address and Telephone. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Box 16570-A, Baton Rouge, LA 70893, (225) 346-3193.
6. F. Location. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, LSU Campus, Baton Rouge, (Corner of South Stadium and River Road).

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:141.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 2:459 (December 1976), amended LR 14:365 (June 1988).