A bovine animal qualifies as an official brucellosis vaccinate if all of the following apply:

1. (1) An accredited veterinarian vaccinates the animal in compliance with the brucellosis uniform methods and rules. If the animal is vaccinated in Wisconsin, the accredited veterinarian shall also be a Wisconsin certified veterinarian.
2. (2) The veterinarian identifies the animal in compliance with the brucellosis uniform methods and rules.

3. (3) The veterinarian files a vaccination report with the department within 30 days after the veterinarian performs the vaccination. The veterinarian shall file the vaccination report on a form approved by the department, and shall include in the report the official individual identification of the vaccinated animal. The veterinarian shall provide a copy of the vaccination report to the owner of the vaccinated animal, and shall retain another copy.

   Note: The brucellosis uniform methods and rules are on file with the department and the legislative reference bureau. Copies may be obtained from the USDA website at: www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth. Copies may also be obtained by writing to the following address:

   Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
   Division of Animal Health
   P.O. Box 8911
   Madison, WI 53708-8911

History

History: CR 06-009: cr. Register September 2006 No. 609, eff. 10-1-06.