The board shall grant a certificate of brucellosis-free herd status following two consecutive negative herd tests not less than 10 or more than 14 months apart. The certificate of brucellosis-free herd status expires one year after the final test for certification. Tests made for quarantine release may not be used for herd certification.

The board shall recertify a herd brucellosis-free following a negative herd test within 60 days after the anniversary date of the initial certification. The recertification shall expire 12 months after the anniversary date of the initial certification.

Source: 18 SDR 134, effective February 24, 1992.

General Authority: SDCL 40-3-14.

Law Implemented: SDCL 40-3-14.