1. (1) Certification. The department may certify a herd of bovine animals as an accredited tuberculosis-free herd if the herd qualifies for that certification under the tuberculosis uniform methods and rules. Every certification application shall include a nonrefundable application fee of $100 for a 2-year certification. The department may prorate the fee for certifications less than 2 years. To maintain the certification, a herd owner shall comply with applicable requirements under the tuberculosis uniform methods and rules.

   Note: For example, the department may prorate the certification fee when a farmer purchases animals which have 1 year left on their current tuberculosis-free certification status before testing is due.

   The tuberculosis 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

2. (2) Suspending or revoking certification.

   1. (a) The department may summarily suspend or revoke a certification under sub. (1) if any of the following occur:

      1. 1. An animal in the herd tests positive for tuberculosis.
      2. 2. The herd owner does not comply with sub. (1).
      3. 3. An animal in the herd is commingled with animals of lesser or no tuberculosis status.

   2. (b) The state veterinarian may issue a summary suspension or revocation notice under par. (a). The notice shall state the reason for the suspension or revocation.

      Note: A herd owner affected by a suspension or revocation under sub. (2) may request a hearing before the department under ch. 227.42, Stats., and ch. ATCP 1. A request for a hearing does not automatically stay a summary suspension or revocation.

History

History: CR 06-009: cr. Register September 2006 No. 609, eff. 10-1-06; CR 07-061: am. (1) Register June 2008 No. 630, eff. 7-1-09; CR 11-048: am. (1) Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12; correction in (2) (a) 2. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register March 2014 No. 699; CR 18-085: cr. (2) (a) 3. Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.