1. (a) In trace-forward herds, the trace-forward cervid shall be removed and tested for CWD.
2. (b) If the cervid tests positive, the trace-forward herd is deemed positive and shall be depopulated.

3. (c) If the cervid tests negative, the herd owner shall either enter the trace-forward herd in the CWD herd certification program for a minimum of three (3) years or shall complete the following requirements:

   1. (1) A state or federal animal health official shall inspect the trace-forward herd, and all suspect and high risk cervidae shall be removed and tested for CWD;
   2. (2) The trace-forward herd shall be quarantined for at least five (5) years from the date the trace-forward cervid was removed from the herd; and
   3. (3) The herd owner shall report and CWD test all cervidae that die during the quarantine.
4. (d) The requirements of (a) and (c) may be altered by the State Veterinarian if epidemiology supports the decision.

Added at 18 Ok Reg 635, eff 1-24-01 (emergency)

Added at 18 Ok Reg 1020, eff 5-11-01

Amended at 20 Ok Reg 797, eff 5-12-03

Amended at 21 Ok Reg 746, eff 4-26-04