PURPOSE: This rule revises and clarifies Missouri’s regulations on intrastate and interstate requirements for exhibition.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the material which is so incorporated is on file with the agency who filed this rule, and with the Office of the Secretary of State. Any interested person may view this material at either agency’s headquarters or the same will be made available at the Office of the Secretary of State at a cost not to exceed actual cost of copy reproduction. The entire text of the rule is printed here. This note refers only to the incorporated by reference material. The publication for Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, Effective January 22, 1999, can be accessed at www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/disease_eradication.htm and Brucellosis in Cervidae: Uniform Methods and Rules, Effective September 30, 1998, can be accessed at the USDA government website at www:aphis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/umr.html. (1) Health Certificates.

1. (A) The term health certificate or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection means a legible record made on an official form of the state of origin, issued by an accredited veterinarian, which shows that the animal(s) listed meets the testing, vaccination, treatment and health requirements of the state of destination.
2. (B) Animals with active lesions of ringworm with resulting loss of hair or warts easily visible without close examination will not be permitted to exhibit and shall be subject to isolation or expulsion depending upon the nature and seriousness of the disease.
3. (C) Scheduled breed association sales with shows in conjunction with the sales will employ accredited veterinarians other than state regulatory personnel for processing animals and health certificates for change of ownership.
4. (D) The following listed entry requirements on livestock are for exhibition only. These minimal health and testing requirements do not qualify livestock that are to be sold or moved to a new owner or destination. Please investigate and comply to the added requirements for livestock that are to be in a sale as well as on exhibition.

1. (2) Exhibition Requirements for Cattle in Missouri.

   1. (A) Intrastate (cattle in Missouri moving for exhibition only in Missouri).

      1. 1. Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis tests are

not required for Missouri cattle.

1. 2. Scabies (mange). Cattle originating in

scabies-quarantined areas or herds are not eligible to exhibit.

1. (B) Interstate (cattle from another state moving into Missouri for the purpose of exhibition only).

   1. 1. A health certificate is required.

   2. 2. Brucellosis.

      1. A. Cattle from brucellosis-free states.

         1. (I) All cattle may enter without a

brucellosis test.

1. (II) Steers. No tests required but

the steer(s) must be listed and identified on a health certificate.

1. B. Cattle from brucellosis Class A

states. All breeding cattle eighteen (18) months of age and over must be tested and negative within ninety (90) days prior to entry except—

1. (I) Cattle from a certified brucel-

losis-free herd. The certified herd number and the date of the last herd test must be shown on the health certificate; and

1. (II) Steers. No tests required but

the steer(s) must be listed and identified on a health certificate.

1. C. Cattle from brucellosis Class B

and C states or areas are not eligible to exhibit in Missouri.

1. 3. Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis tests are

not required on cattle entering and moving in Missouri for exhibition only.

1. A. Cattle originating from a modified

accredited state or area are required to have a negative test within sixty (60) days prior to entry.

1. 4. Scabies (mange). Cattle originating in

scabies-quarantined areas or herds are not eligible to exhibit.

1. (3) Exhibition Requirements for Swine in Missouri.

   1. (A) Intrastate and interstate swine must be individually identified by eartag, ear notch, tattoo or other approved device on the health certificate.

      1. 1. Brucellosis.

         1. A. Breeding swine originating from

brucellosis-free states may exhibit without a brucellosis test.

1. B. Breeding swine originating from

brucellosis stage II states must be tested negative within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition except breeding swine from a validated brucellosis-free herd. The validated herd number and date of last validating test must be recorded on the health certificate.

1. 2. Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease).

All swine must be tested negative within sixty (60) days prior to exhibition except—

1. A. Swine from a qualified pseudora-

bies-free herd. The qualified herd number and date of the last qualifying test must be recorded on the health certificate;

1. B. Market class swine that are to be

slaughtered at the end of the show. If the show or exhibit includes other classes of animals such as cattle, sheep or breeding swine, then the market swine must be tested and negative to pseudorabies or originate from a qualified pseudorabies-free herd; and

1. C. Swine originating from a state

classified as Stage V in the National Pseudorabies (PRV) Eradication Plan.

1. (4) Exhibition Requirements for Sheep in Missouri.

   1. (A) Intrastate (sheep in Missouri being exhibited only in Missouri).

      1. 1. Sheep that are to be exhibited must be

free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Sheep must be identified and listed on a health certificate.

1. 2. Scabies.

   1. A. Sheep from a scabies-quarantined

area must be dipped or treated by an officially approved method within ten (10) days prior to exhibition.

1. B. A prior permit number must be

obtained and recorded on a health certificate if the sheep are from a scabies-quarantined area.

1. (B) Interstate (sheep from another state moving into Missouri for exhibition only). The previously mentioned intrastate requirements must be met.

1. (5) Exhibition Requirements for Goats in Missouri.

   1. (A) Intrastate (goats in Missouri being exhibited only in Missouri).

      1. 1. All goats that are to be exhibited must

be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Goats must be identified and listed on a health certificate.

1. 2. No tests are required.
2. (B) Interstate (goats from another state moving into Missouri for exhibition only). The previously mentioned intrastate requirements must be met.

1. (6) Exhibition Requirements on Horses and Other Equidae.

   1. (A) All equidae to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.

   2. (B) All equidae (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by:

      1. 1. A current VS Form 10-11 (or later

revision) or any officially recognized state EIA test chart showing the graphic description of all markings needed for identification;

1. 2. Out-of-state equidae must be accom-

panied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing:

1. A. Identification and description of

all equidae listed on the certificate; and

1. B. Negative test results of an official

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test, showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to entry for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory.

1. (C) A certified photocopy or certified facsimile of the VS Form 10-11 (or later revision) or any officially recognized state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of travel or exhibition but not for change of ownership (including leasing or gifting).

   1. 1. A certified photocopy is one obtained

from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory bearing seal or signature in the lower right hand corner along with the date of certification of photocopy in some ink color other than black.

1. 2. A certified facsimile may be obtained

only from the testing veterinarian or accredited testing laboratory and must bear the facsimile imprint of the originating facility 2 CSR 30-2

clearly across the top of the page. It must also bear the date of the facsimile either along the top or in the lower right hand corner.

1. (D) For the purpose of travel and exhibition, Missouri will accept six (6)-month passports from states with which there is a reciprocal agreement. These passports must meet the following criteria:

   1. 1. Proof of negative EIA test within thir-

ty (30) days of the date of application of the passport;

1. 2. Permanent identification for each

horse by means of registered brand, legible tattoo, or electronic identification (microchip), to be recorded on the passport and the VS Form 10-11 (or later revision) or any officially recognized state EIA test chart, along with other identifying characteristics;

1. 3. Inspection by an accredited veterinar-

ian;

1. 4. In the event of confirmed vesicular

stomatitis in any of the states with which reciprocal agreements exist, use of the six (6)- month passport will be suspended by the state veterinarian of Missouri.

1. (E) The board, organization or manager of each assembly or event is responsible for insuring that all equidae admitted or participating are accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or six (6)-month passport, showing proof of a negative EIA test, and shall not admit or allow participation of equidae not so certified. Untested equidae cannot congregate with other equidae. The owner of each animal is also responsible to comply with the requirements under sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may be assessed civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.
2. (F) Alteration or substitution of any information on any VS Form 10-11 (or later revision), including certified photocopy and certified facsimile or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.
3. (G) Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis

1. (VEE) vaccination is required within fourteen

2. (14) days of entry on equidae originating from states in which VEE has been diagnosed within the preceding twelve (12) months. An entry permit is also required on equine from those states.

   1. (H) Any sick equidae at an exhibition may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarians. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equidae will be subject to daily inspections. Any equidae entering without proper health certification when required and/or EIA test will be excused from the show until proper documentation and tests are obtained.

3. (7) Exhibition Requirements on Poultry.

   1. (A) An official representing the person or organization sponsoring the exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition giving the names, place, inclusive dates and times of the event.
   2. (B) Record Keeping. The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at the exhibition. The list shall contain the name and address of each owner, the number, species, breed, variety, type, sex and pullorum-typhoid status of all poultry present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve (12) months after that and shall be made available upon request to a representative of the department.
   3. (C) Inspection. All poultry to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease. A representative of the department shall have access to the exhibits and may conduct inspections and tests as deemed necessary to enforce the requirements of this rule.
   4. (D) Pullorum-Typhoid Status. All poultry (except waterfowl) exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within the past ninety (90) days or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or an equivalent program which has been tested within the past twelve
4. (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the poultry to the exhibition and shall be made available on request.

5. (8) Exhibition Requirements for Ratites in Missouri.

   1. (A) Intrastate (ratites in Missouri to be exhibited in Missouri only). Missouri origin ratites must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Ratites must be individually identified by a means approved by the Missouri state veterinarian.
   2. (B) Interstate (ratites from other states moving into Missouri for exhibition only). A prior permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required on all ratites entering Missouri. Ratites must be individually identified by a means approved by the Missouri state veterinarian.

6. (9) Miscellaneous and Exotic Animals. All exotic animals must be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing an individual listing of the common and scientific name(s) of the animal(s) and appropriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration and the permanent tag number, brand or tattoo identification.

   1. (A) Exotic bovids eight (8) months of age and over must have a negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition and a negative tuberculosis test within thirty

7. (30) days prior to exhibition. Exotic bovids include Bos gaurus (Indian bison, Gaur), Bos javanicus (Banteng), Bos sauveli (Kouprey), Bos grunniens (domesticated yak), Bubalus bubalis (water buffalo), Bubalus mindorensis (Tamarau), Bubalus quarlesi (Mountain Anoa), Bubalus depressicornis (Lowland Anoa) and Snycerus caffer (buffalo group).

   1. (B) Exotic cattle must meet the same brucellosis requirements as domestic cattle. These animals eight (8) months of age and over must be tested for tuberculosis within thirty (30) days prior to exhibition.
   2. (C) Camels, llamas, alpaca and others of that group must be officially identified by tattoo, microchip, eartag or other approved device and be listed individually on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

   3. (D) Captive cervids that enter Missouri for exhibition must have an entry permit issued by the state veterinarian’s office and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Captive cervids that enter Missouri for exhibition must be in compliance with the guidelines as incorporated by reference to the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, Effective January 22, 1999 and Brucellosis in Cervidae: Uniform Methods and Rules, Effective September 30, 1998.

      1. 1. All sexually intact animals six (6)

months of age or older, not under quarantine and not affected with brucellosis, must test negative for brucellosis within thirty (30) days prior to exhibition, except:

1. A. Brucellosis-free herd—captive

cervids originating from certified brucellosisfree herds may exhibit on herd status without additional testing provided the certified herd number and current test date is shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. B. Brucellosis-monitored herd—all

sexually intact animals six (6) months of age or older must test negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition.

1. 2. Captive cervids not known to be

affected with or exposed to tuberculosis and not in a status herd, as defined in the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, Effective January 22, 1999, must have two (2) negative tuberculosis tests, not less than ninety (90) days apart, using the single cervical method prior to exhibition. The second test must be within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition. Both negative test dates must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Animals must have been isolated from other captive cervids during the testing period.

1. 3. Movement from status herds.

   1. A. Accredited herd—captive cervids

originating from accredited tuberculosis-free cervid herds as defined by the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, Effective January 22, 1999, may exhibit on herd status without additional testing provided the accredited herd number and current test date is shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. B. Qualified herd—captive cervids

originating from a qualified herd as defined by the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, Effective January 22, 1999, must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to the date of movement.

1. C. Monitored herd—captive cervids

originating from a monitored herd as defined by the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, Effective January 22, 1999, must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to the date of movement.

1. D. Captive cervids less than twelve

1. (12) months of age that originate from and were born in qualified or monitored herds may be moved without further tuberculosis testing, provided that they are accompanied by a certificate stating that such captive cervids originated from such herds and have not been exposed to captive cervids from a lower status herd.

   1. 4. Captive cervids from an area that has

been reported as a chronic wasting disease (CWD) endemic area or any cervid that has been in an endemic area in the last five (5) years will not be allowed to exhibit in Missouri.

1. 5. Elk, elk-hybrids, white-tailed deer

and mule deer from all states must have participated in a surveillance program for at least three (3) years prior to exhibiting in Missouri. Other captive cervids must have participated in a surveillance program recognized by the state of origin prior to exhibiting in Missouri.

1. (E) Exotic goats, sheep and antelope. No tests are required on these animals.
2. (F) Exotic equine, donkeys, asses, burros and zebras must meet domestic equine requirements.
3. (G) Feral swine, javalena, and peccaries must be in compliance with domestic swine requirements.
4. (H) Elephants (Asiatic, African) must be tested negative for tuberculosis within one (1) year prior to exhibition.
5. (I) Importation of skunks and raccoons into Missouri is prohibited by the Missouri Wildlife Code (3 CSR 10-9).
6. (J) Animals moving between publiclyowned American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA)-accredited zoos are exempt from section (9).

AUTHORITY: section 267.645, RSMo 2000.* Emergency rule filed June 28, 1977, effective July 8, 1977, expired Nov. 5, 1977. Original rule filed June 28, 1977, effective Oct. 13, 1977. Amended: Filed Feb. 8, 1978, effective May 11, 1978. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 1979, effective May 11, 1979. Amended: Filed Feb. 2, 1982, effective May 13, 1982. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Jan. 9, 1984, effective April 12, 1984. Amended: Filed Feb. 10, 1986, effective May 11, 1986. Amended: Filed Dec. 13, 1989, effective April 27, 1990. Emergency amendment filed April 24, 1991, effective May 4, 1991, expired Aug. 31, 1991. Amended: Filed July 15, 1991, effective Dec. 9, 1991. Emergency amendment filed June 5, 1992, effective June 15, 1992, expired Oct. 12, 1992. Amended: Filed March 3, 1992, effective Sept. 6, 1992. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 20, 1993, effective Aug. 30, 1993, expired Dec. 27, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 27, 1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. Emergency amendment filed April 4, 1994, effective April 14, 1994, expired Aug. 11, 1994. Amended: Filed April 4, 1994, effective Sept. 30, 1994. Emergency amendment filed Jan. 17, 1995, effective Jan. 27, 1995, terminated Feb. 1, 1995. Amended: Filed Jan. 31, 1995, effective July 30, 1995. Amended: Filed July 31, 1996, effective March 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Jan. 4, 1999, effective July 30, 1999. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 2, 2001, effective Nov. 12, 2001, expired May 10, 2002. Amended: Filed April 10, 2002, effective Sept. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed May 14, 2002, effective Dec. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Jan. 30, 2003, effective July 30, 2003. Emergency amendment filed March 5, 2004, effective March 15, 2004, expired Aug. 27, 2004. Amended: Filed March 5, 2004, effective Oct. 30, 2004.

*Original authority: 267.645, RSMo 1959, amended 1993.