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CHAPTER 141
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL ANIMALS, COMPANION
PET ANIMALS, AND OTHER ANIMALS OR BIRDS INTO VIRGINIA
2VAC5-141-10. Definitions.
The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Agricultural animals" means livestock and poultry.
"Avian" means all domestic and wild members of
the class Aves.
"Cats" "Cat" means all
domestic and wild members of the family Felidae.
"Cattle" means all domestic and wild members of the genera Bos, Bison, and Bubalus to include domestic cattle, yak, bison, and water buffalo.
"Certificate of veterinary inspection Veterinary
Inspection" means an official document, which may be in an electronic
format, issued by a federal, state, tribal, or accredited veterinarian
certifying the inspection of animals an animal and completed and
signed by (i) an accredited veterinarian who is approved by the animal health
official of the animal's state of origin, (ii) a veterinarian in the employ of
the animal's state of origin, or (iii) a veterinarian in the employ of the
Veterinary Services Division, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
"Companion animal" means any vertebrate animal
excluding ornamental fish not otherwise defined herein as avian, cattle, goat,
horse, other ruminant, sheep, swine, or primate.
"Dairy type" means all cattle of, or primarily of, a
dairy or dual-purpose breed of cattle including but not limited to include
cattle of the Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking
Shorthorn, or similar breeds to include castrated males of such breeds.
"Dairying purposes" means the production of milk
or milk products, or the production of breeding stock whose progeny are to be
used for the production of milk, milk products, or breeding stock.
"Dogs" "Dog" means all
domestic and wild members of the family Canidae.
"Free roaming swine" means swine that are not contained within an enclosure by their owner or custodian.
"Goat" means all domestic and wild members of the genus Capra.
"Hatching eggs" means all poultry eggs that are intended to be hatched.
"Horse" means all domestic and wild members of the
family Equidae to include, but not be limited to, horses, asses, zebras,
and any hybrids of horses, asses, or zebras.
"Livestock" means all cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, donkeys, mules, camels, llamas, and alpacas.
"Marketing facility" means a livestock market; stockyard; buying station; auction, consignment, or other sale venue; or other premises including those operating video, web-based, telephone, or other types of electronic sales methods, where livestock from multiple owners are comingled and assembled for sale or exchange in Virginia.
"NPIP" means the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
"Official identification" means a unique identification number issued by a state or federal program or other forms of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.
"Other ruminants" ruminant" means
all members of the order Artiodactyla not otherwise defined herein in
this section as cattle, goats, sheep, or swine to include camelidae and
cervidae.
"Permit" means an official document issued for
and prior to the interstate shipment permission granted by and in a
format approved by the State Veterinarian that authorizes the import of
certain classes of livestock, poultry, companion animals pet animals,
primates, and other animals or birds into Virginia. This permit is
issued at the discretion of the State Veterinarian.
"Pet animal" means a dog, cat, nonpoultry bird species, or any other animal, ferae naturae, wild or tame under domestication or in custody that is not intended for commercial use or that by its nature is fit for use only as a pet.
"Poultry" means all domestic fowl, ratites, and game
birds raised in captivity to include, but not be limited to, chickens,
turkeys, ducks, geese, ratites, and game birds such as quail, or
partridge.
"Primate" means all nonhuman members of the order Primates.
"Region" means any premises;,
political subdivision of a state, or country;, or
other defined geographic area.
"Sheep" means all domestic and wild members of the genus Ovis.
"Slaughter establishment" means a livestock slaughter facility that is under inspection by the USDA or the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
"State Veterinarian" means the State Veterinarian of the Commonwealth of Virginia or his designee.
"Swine" means all domestic and wild members of the family Suidae.
"USDA" means the United States U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
2VAC5-141-20. Certificates of veterinary inspection. (Repealed.)
A. No agricultural animals, companion animals, or any other
animals or birds of any species that are affected with or that have been
exposed to any infectious or contagious disease shall be imported into Virginia
except by special written permit of the State Veterinarian.
B. All agricultural animals, companion animals, or any
other animals or birds of any species imported into Virginia, except as
otherwise exempted by this chapter, shall be accompanied by a certificate of
veterinary inspection or alternative movement documentation approved by the
State Veterinarian that shall be attached to the bill of lading or shall be in
the possession of the person in charge of such animals or birds, and a copy of
such certificate shall be forwarded promptly to the State Veterinarian.
C. A certificate of veterinary inspection shall be a
written record meeting the requirements of Virginia and executed on an approved
form of the state of origin. It shall contain the names and street addresses or
premise identification numbers of the consignor and consignee and premises of
origin and destination if different. It shall indicate the health status of the
animals or birds and include the dates and results of all required tests.
D. After physical examination of the animal and completion
of all required tests, the certificate of veterinary inspection shall be issued
within 30 days before the date of entry for cattle, goats, horses, other
ruminants, poultry, sheep, and swine.
E. After physical examination of the animal and completion
of all required tests, the certificate of veterinary inspection shall be issued
within 10 days before the date of entry for avian species not considered
poultry, companion animals, and primates.
F. The certificate shall be issued by an accredited
veterinarian approved by the animal health official of the state of origin; a
veterinarian in the employ of the state of origin; or a veterinarian in the
employ of the Veterinary Services Division, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Services, United States Department of Agriculture.
G. All testing required by this chapter shall be considered
official if conducted by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian
or collected by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian and
conducted by an official animal health laboratory approved by a state or
federal animal health agency as dictated by testing protocol.
2VAC5-141-30. Animal identification. (Repealed.)
A. All shipments of poultry and hatching eggs entering
Virginia must be accompanied by an approval number issued by the State
Veterinarian.
B. Official identification for cattle can be:
1. Ear tag or other permanently affixed device bearing a
unique identification number issued by an official state or federal program;
2. USDA back tag only for cattle consigned directly to
slaughter; or
3. Other forms of identification approved by the State
Veterinarian.
C. Official identification for goats and sheep can be:
1. Official ear tags that are approved by the USDA for use
in the Scrapie Eradication Program or the Scrapie Flock Certification Program;
2. For goats exempt from identification required by the
Scrapie Eradication Program, an ear tag or other affixed device bearing a
unique identification number issued by an official state or federal program, or
a USDA back tag only for such goats consigned directly to slaughter;
3. For goats, a legible official registry tattoo if
accompanied by a registration certificate; and
4. Other forms of identification approved by the State
Veterinarian.
D. Official identification for horses can be:
1. A thorough written or photographic record of the horse's
appearance directly noted on or affixed to the certificate of veterinary
inspection and endorsed by the issuing veterinarian;
2. Legible breed association tattoo number;
3. Affixed or implanted device bearing a unique
identification number issued by a state or federal program, or a breed or
performance association that allows the State Veterinarian access to records;
and
4. Other forms of identification considered official by the
USDA or the State Veterinarian.
E. Official identification for swine can be:
1. Ear tag or tattoo recorded by a purebred registry;
2. Ear tag or other affixed device bearing a unique
individual or group identification number issued by an official state or
federal program;
3. Official premise identification tattoo including state of
origin; and
4. Other forms of identification considered official by the
USDA or the State Veterinarian.
2VAC5-141-35. Permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
A. No person shall import into Virginia an agricultural animal, pet animal, primate, or other animal or bird of any species without obtaining a permit, unless exempted by the State Veterinarian.
B. All agricultural animals, pet animals, primates, and any other animal or bird of any species shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection when imported into Virginia, unless exempted pursuant to this chapter.
2VAC5-141-40. Entry by permit only and import Import
restrictions; exemptions.
A. No person shall import into Virginia an agricultural animal, pet animal, primate, or any other animal or bird of any species that is affected with or that has been exposed to any reportable infectious or contagious disease except by permit issued at the State Veterinarian's discretion.
B. When the State Veterinarian is informed of any unusual or serious outbreak of disease among livestock or poultry in any other region that, in his opinion, constitutes a threat to livestock and poultry in Virginia, he shall by proclamation prohibit the entrance of any livestock or poultry that originate either directly or indirectly from that region at his discretion, except by permit. He may also prohibit the entrance of any products as defined in the meat or poultry inspection regulations of the USDA, in the Virginia Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Act, or in any other applicable or related Virginia statutes and regulations, except by permit. Specific classes of animals as listed in this chapter also require a permit for entry into Virginia.
B. C. Agricultural animals, companion pet
animals, primates, or any other animals or birds of any species imported
into Virginia for bona fide scientific research by a recognized agricultural
institution or institution licensed by the USDA, and for which compliance with
the requirements of this chapter would be a detriment to the research, may be
excused from the requirements at the discretion of the State Veterinarian by
the issuance of a permit.
C. No person shall transport through or import into
Virginia any livestock from a point of origin located within a 10-mile radius
of any place in which the disease vesicular stomatitis has been found to exist
during the 30-day period prior to the entry of said animal into Virginia.
D. No person shall transport through or import into
Virginia any livestock originating in a state in which the disease vesicular
stomatitis has been found to exist during the 30-day period prior to the entry
of said animal into Virginia unless the animal has been examined and found to
be free from vesicular stomatitis and is accompanied by a certificate of
veterinary inspection, a copy of which has been mailed to the State
Veterinarian, bearing the following or similar statement from the issuing
state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian: "All animals
identified on this health certificate have been examined and found to be free
from vesicular stomatitis and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during
the past 30 days these animals have neither been exposed to said disease nor
held at a location within 10 miles of any place in which said disease has been
found to exist."
E. All requests for permits must be directed to the State
Veterinarian in writing and must give all information as he may require.
D. The State Veterinarian may waive specific requirements for the importation of an animal from a disaster-affected area into Virginia. A waiver issued pursuant to this subsection shall be issued in writing.
E. Any livestock entering Virginia from a region in which vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed within the 14 days prior to the livestock's entry into Virginia or from a region in which a premises quarantined for vesicular stomatitis is located shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection dated within the 14 days prior to the livestock's entry into Virginia. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall include the following statement: "All animals identified on this Certificate of Veterinary Inspection have been inspected and found to be free from clinical signs of vesicular stomatitis."
2VAC5-141-50. Common carriers; trucks.
A. Owners and operators of common carriers, trucks, or other
conveyances are forbidden to move any agricultural animals, companion pet
animals, primates, or any other animals or birds of any species into
Virginia except in compliance with the provisions set forth in this chapter.
B. All railway cars, trucks, and other conveyances used for transportation of livestock or poultry must be kept in a sanitary condition. The State Veterinarian may require the cleaning and disinfecting of any conveyance at any time to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious diseases.
2VAC5-141-60. Avian Poultry entry requirements;
exemptions.
A. All birds in commerce not classified as poultry must be
accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within 10 days prior
to entry into Virginia. Any poultry in commerce that by its nature is fit only
as a pet must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued
within 10 days prior to entry into Virginia.
B. For all other poultry, excepting poultry for immediate
slaughter and going directly to a slaughter establishment, approval numbers are
required for shipments of poultry and hatching eggs.
1. Each shipper of poultry or hatching eggs shall first
secure an approval number from the State Veterinarian. This approval number
must appear on each shipment of poultry or hatching eggs shipped into Virginia.
2. Applications for approval numbers must be made on forms
provided by the State Veterinarian. Each application shall require the
following information on each premises from which the poultry or hatching eggs
originate:
a. The name and address of each premises owner;
b. The species and the number of birds for each on each
premise, or for hatcheries hatching capacity;
c. For chickens and turkeys, and the parent flock of the
hatching eggs of chickens and turkeys, the date of the most recent
Pullorum-typhoid test, the total number or the percentage of positive reactions
to said test, and the Pullorum-typhoid status attained; and
d. Any additional information the State Veterinarian may
require.
3. Applications, when completed, must be forwarded to the
official state agency, the state livestock health official, or other competent
and recognized authority of the state of origin for verification, approval, and
signature and then forwarded to the State Veterinarian for final approval.
4. Poultry and hatching eggs shall not be shipped into
Virginia until final approval has been granted and the approval number is
received.
A. Within the 30 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, poultry must be deemed healthy and free of infectious diseases and all required tests must be completed. Proof of examination and test results must be submitted with the permit request and on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; VS 9-3, if the shipper is a NPIP participant; or in a format approved by the State Veterinarian. All poultry shall be accompanied by an electronic or written Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, VS 9-3, or alternative movement document approved by the State Veterinarian, which shall be in the possession of the person in charge of such poultry.
C. B. Chickens, turkeys, and hatching eggs of
chickens and turkeys shall not be imported into Virginia unless originating
exclusively from flocks or hatcheries participating in the National Poultry
Improvement Plan (NPIP) NPIP or issued a permit and found to be
negative to on a Pullorum-typhoid test within 30 days prior to
entry.
D. C. Poultry shall not be imported into
Virginia unless the following conditions are met concerning avian influenza (H5
and H7):
1. Requirements governing hatching eggs and certain day-old birds:
a. Hatching eggs shall originate from a breeder flock that
participates in and meets the requirements of the "U.S. Avian Influenza
Clean" program for chickens or the "U.S. H5/H7 Avian Influenza
Clean" program for turkeys of the National Poultry Improvement Plan
NPIP.
b. Day-old chickens, day-old game birds, and day-old turkeys
shall originate from a hatchery that only handles hatching eggs that originate from
breeding flocks that participate in and meet the requirements of the "U.S.
Avian Influenza Clean" or the "U.S. H5/H7 Avian Influenza
Clean" programs of the National Poultry Improvement Plan NPIP.
c. A statement certifying that the breeder flock shipping
hatching eggs and all breeder flocks supplying eggs to the hatchery shipping
day-old chickens, day-old game birds, or day-old turkeys participates in and
meets the requirements of the "U.S. Avian Influenza Clean" or the "U.S.
H5/H7 Avian Influenza Clean" programs of the National Poultry
Improvement Plan NPIP shall be provided.
2. Requirements governing all other poultry:
a. The poultry is shall be tested and found
negative for avian influenza (H5 and H7) within 14 days prior to entry into
Virginia or comes shall come from a flock that has first been
tested with negative results within 14 days prior to entry in into
Virginia as follows:
(1) Breeding chickens and turkeys: 20 birds per house minimum, or for flocks of 500 or fewer, 20 birds minimum as long as all houses and pens on the premises are represented.
(2) Grow out Grow-out turkeys for immediate
slaughter at a slaughter establishment: 10 birds per house minimum for
multi-stage farms and 10 birds per farm, with at least five birds per house, on
single-stage farms.
(3) Broiler chickens less than or equal to 70 days of age for immediate slaughter at a slaughter establishment: 11 birds per premises with at least one per house.
b. The results of the tests for avian influenza are recorded
and signed by an accredited veterinarian in the state of origin or are recorded
on a report issued by a laboratory approved by any state or federal animal
authority. Only agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), virus isolation, or other avian
influenza test methods approved by the state veterinarian State
Veterinarian and conducted in a laboratory approved by a state or federal
animal health authority will be permitted.
E. Exemptions.
1. D. This chapter shall not apply to birds that
are passing directly through Virginia to another state in interstate commerce.
2. This chapter shall not apply to birds other than poultry
when the birds are kept properly under control by their owner or custodian when
passing through Virginia to another state.
3. This chapter shall not apply to birds other than poultry
brought into Virginia by a resident or by a resident of another state who
intends to make his residence in Virginia except if brought into Virginia with
the intent of offering it for public adoption, transfer, sale, trade, or
promotional incentive.
4. This chapter shall not apply to birds other than poultry
brought into Virginia for less than 10 days for the purpose of hunting or legal
exhibition with no change of ownership.
F. E. This chapter section shall
not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any avian species
otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive;
or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by any state or
federal law, regulation, or directive.
2VAC5-141-70. Cattle entry requirements; exemptions.
A. Within the 30 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, cattle must be deemed healthy and free of infectious diseases after examination by an accredited veterinarian and all required tests must be completed. Proof of examination, test results, and official identification must be submitted with the permit request and on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in a format approved by the State Veterinarian. All cattle shall be accompanied by an electronic or written Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or alternative movement document approved by the State Veterinarian, which shall be in the possession of the person in charge of such cattle.
B. All cattle entering Virginia must bear individual
official identification, and the official identification number must be noted
on the certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection or other alternative movement document if approved
by the State Veterinarian. If multiple cattle of similar breed, age, and sex
are listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection, sequential
identification numbers may be summarized. This requirement shall not apply
to cattle 18 months of age or younger provided such cattle are not of a dairy
type and are imported into Virginia for feeding purposes only.
C. Official identification for cattle shall be:
1. An ear tag or other permanently affixed device bearing a unique identification number issued by an official state or federal program;
2. A USDA back tag if the animal is consigned directly to a slaughter establishment; or
3. Another form of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.
B. D. All cattle that originated in or have
transited through a foreign country, or are intended to be used for rodeo or
other entertainment purposes, require a negative caudal fold or comparative
cervical tuberculin test within 60 days prior to entry into Virginia. This
requirement shall not apply to cattle consigned directly from a USDA accredited
tuberculosis-free herd provided the accreditation number and date of the last
herd test are listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection. Entertainment purposes shall not include the
display of cattle at a scheduled agricultural fair, show, or sale.
C. E. All cattle originating from a region not
considered free of tuberculosis for cattle by the USDA require a permit and a
negative caudal fold or comparative cervical tuberculin test within 60
days prior to entry into Virginia. This requirement shall not apply to:
1. Cattle consigned directly from an accredited
tuberculosis-free herd provided the accreditation number and date of the last
herd test are listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection; and or
2. Cattle consigned directly to a slaughter establishment.
D. F. All sexually intact cattle originating
from a region not considered free of brucellosis by the USDA require a permit
and an individual brucellosis test within 30 days prior to entry into Virginia.
Animals An animal allowed entry under a permit will be
quarantined on the premises of the consignee until the animal is
retested at the consignee's expense and found negative to for brucellosis
no less fewer than 45 days and no more than 120 days after entry
as indicated by the permit. This requirement shall not apply to:
1. Cattle consigned directly from a certified brucellosis-free
herd provided the certification number and date of the last herd test are
listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection; and or
2. Cattle consigned directly to a slaughter establishment.
G. All bulls 18 months of age and older and all nonvirgin bulls younger than 18 months of age require a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for bovine trichomoniasis within 30 days prior to entry into Virginia unless consigned directly to a slaughter establishment.
E. H. Cattle may be imported for immediate
slaughter into Virginia without a certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection provided they are consigned directly to a
slaughter establishment. Official identification for all cattle under this
subsection must be listed on the waybill.
F. I. Cattle from a region considered free of
tuberculosis and brucellosis for cattle by the USDA may enter Virginia for the
purpose of sale at a livestock marketing facility without a certificate
of veterinary inspection Certificate of Veterinary Inspection if
otherwise required provided:
1. All cattle offered for sale at the livestock
marketing facility excepting cattle 18 months of age or younger not of a dairy
type and intended for feeding purposes bear official identification upon entry
to the livestock marketing facility or have such applied at the livestock
marketing facility; and
2. The livestock marketing facility maintains for at
least five years and makes available to the State Veterinarian a record of the
consignor of the cattle, the identification numbers as required of the cattle
he consigns, and the buyer of the cattle.
J. This section shall not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any species of animal otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive.
K. All testing required by this section shall be considered official if (i) conducted by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian or (ii) collected by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian and conducted by an official animal health laboratory approved by a state or federal animal health agency as dictated by testing protocol.
2VAC5-141-80. Companion Pet animal entry
requirements; exemptions.
A. Companion animals must be accompanied by a certificate
of veterinary inspection issued within 10 days prior to entry into Virginia
Within the 10 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, a pet animal
must be deemed healthy and free of infectious diseases after examination by an
accredited veterinarian. Proof of examination must be submitted with the permit
request and on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in a format approved by
the State Veterinarian.
B. No dog or cat less younger than eight seven
weeks of age may be imported into Virginia unless accompanied by its dam if
the dam is known to be alive.
C. Any dog or cat greater older than four
months of age entering Virginia shall be currently vaccinated for rabies.
D. Exemptions.
1. This chapter shall not apply to companion animals that
are passing directly through Virginia to another state in interstate commerce.
2. This chapter shall not apply to companion animals that
are kept properly under control by their owner or custodian when passing
through Virginia to another state.
3. This chapter shall not apply to companion animals brought
into Virginia by a resident or by a resident of another state who intends to
make his residence in Virginia except if brought into Virginia with the intent
of offering it for public adoption, transfer, sale, trade, or promotional
incentive.
4. This chapter shall not apply to companion animals brought
into Virginia for less than 10 days for the purpose of hunting or legal
exhibition with no change of ownership.
D. A pet animal kept properly under control by its owner or custodian when traveling through Virginia to another state shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter.
E. A pet animal brought into Virginia by a resident of Virginia or by a resident of another state who intends to make his residence in Virginia shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter unless the pet animal is brought into Virginia to be offered for public adoption, transfer, sale, trade, or promotional incentive.
F. A pet animal (i) brought into Virginia for less than 10 days, (ii) for the purpose of hunting or legal exhibition, and (iii) with no change of ownership shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter.
E. G. This chapter section shall
not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any species of animal
otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or
directive; or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by
any state or federal law, regulation, or directive.
2VAC5-141-90. Goat and sheep entry requirements; exemptions.
A. Within the 30 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, a goat or sheep must be deemed healthy and free of infectious diseases after examination by an accredited veterinarian and all required tests must be completed. Proof of examination, test results, and official identification must be submitted with the permit request and on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in a format approved by the State Veterinarian. A goat or sheep shall be accompanied by an electronic or written Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or alternative movement documentation approved by the State Veterinarian, which shall be in the possession of the person in charge of such goat or sheep.
All goats and B. A goat or sheep entering
Virginia must be officially identified, and the official identification
number must be noted on the certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection. If multiple goats or sheep of similar breed,
age, and sex are listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection, sequential
identification numbers may be summarized. The This requirement shall
not apply to castrated male goats that are not subject to the Scrapie
Eradication Program.
C. Official identification for a goat or sheep shall be:
1. An official ear tag that is approved by the USDA for use in the Scrapie Eradication Program or the Scrapie Flock Certification Program; or
2. Another form of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.
D. Notwithstanding subsection C of this section, official identification for a goat that is exempt from the identification required by the Scrapie Eradication Program shall be:
1. An ear tag or other affixed device bearing a unique identification number issued by an official state or federal program;
2. A USDA back tag, if the goat is consigned directly to a slaughter establishment; or
3. Another form of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.
B. Scrapie control. 1. E. No sheep or
goat or sheep may be imported into Virginia that does not originate from
a scrapie consistent state unless originating from a flock enrolled in the
complete monitored or export monitored category of the USDA Scrapie Flock
Certification Program.
2. F. No goat or sheep infected with scrapie, or
the offspring of a goat or sheep infected with scrapie, may enter Virginia.
C. All goats and G. A goat or sheep originating
from a region not considered free of tuberculosis for cattle by the USDA shall
be negative subject to a tuberculosis test and found negative
within 60 days prior to entry into Virginia unless consigned directly to
a livestock slaughter establishment. This requirement shall not apply
to animals less than six months of age accompanied by their tested dam A
goat or sheep six months of age or younger that accompanies its dam that has
tested negative for tuberculosis is not subject to this requirement.
D. All H. A sexually intact goats and goat
or sheep originating from a region not considered free of brucellosis for
cattle by the USDA shall be negative subject to a brucellosis
test and found negative within 30 days prior to entry into Virginia
unless consigned directly to a livestock slaughter establishment. This
requirement shall not apply to animals less than six months of age accompanied
by their tested dam A goat or sheep six months of age or younger that
accompanies its dam that has tested negative for tuberculosis is not subject to
this requirement.
E. Goats and I. A goat or sheep may be imported
for immediate slaughter into Virginia without a certificate of veterinary
inspection Certificate of Veterinary Inspection provided they are
it is consigned directly to a livestock slaughter establishment or
to a marketing facility and from there directly to a livestock slaughter
establishment and its official identification is listed on the waybill.
F. Goats and J. A goat or sheep from a region
considered free of tuberculosis and brucellosis for cattle by the USDA may
enter Virginia for the purpose of sale at a marketing facility without a certificate
of veterinary inspection if otherwise required Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection provided that:
1. The goats and goat or sheep bear any
required bears official identification upon entry to the marketing
facility or have has such applied at the an approved
marketing facility; and
2. The marketing facility maintains for at least five years and
makes available to the State Veterinarian a record of the consignor of the goats
and goat or sheep, the identification numbers as required of the goats
and goat or sheep he consigns, and the buyer of the goats and
goat or sheep.
K. This section shall not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any species of animal otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive.
L. All testing required by this section shall be considered official if (i) conducted by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian or (ii) collected by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian and conducted by an official animal health laboratory approved by a state or federal animal health agency as dictated by testing protocol.
2VAC5-141-100. Horse entry requirements; exemptions.
A. Within the 30 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, a horse must be deemed healthy and free of infectious diseases after examination by an accredited veterinarian, and all required tests must be completed. Proof of examination, test results, and official identification must be submitted with the permit request and on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in a format approved by the State Veterinarian. All horses shall be accompanied by an electronic or written Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or alternative movement documentation approved by the State Veterinarian, which shall be in the possession of the person in charge of such horses.
B. All horses entering Virginia must be officially
identified, and the official identification must be noted on the certificate
of veterinary inspection Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or
official equine interstate event permit.
C. Official identification for a horse shall be:
1. A thorough written or photographic record of the horse's appearance directly noted on or affixed to the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and endorsed by the issuing veterinarian;
2. A legible breed association tattoo number;
3. An affixed or implanted device, such as a microchip, bearing a unique identification number issued by a state or federal program or a breed or performance association that allows the State Veterinarian access to records; or
4. Another form of identification approved by the USDA or the State Veterinarian.
B. Equine infectious anemia testing.1. D. All
horses imported into Virginia shall have been officially tested and found
negative for equine infectious anemia within the past 12 months prior
to entry into Virginia and be accompanied by an official certificate
stating this information. 2. Horses A horse that originate
originates from infected an equine infectious anemia-infected
premises in other states are another state is not eligible for
entry into Virginia except by permit at the State Veterinarian's discretion. 3.
Foals A foal six months of age or under younger
accompanying a its tested negative dam are is
exempt from equine infectious anemia testing.
C. Contagious equine metritis control. 1. E. No
sexually intact horse over older than two years of age that
either originated in or has passed through premises or a country a
region where contagious equine metritis is known to exist may enter into
Virginia except by permit.
2. Horses A horse that are is
issued a permit shall be permanently identified with an affixed or implanted
device, such as a microchip, bearing a unique identification number issued by a
state or federal program and will be immediately placed under quarantine
and assigned a testing protocol at the consignee's expense until the State
Veterinarian is satisfied that they pose it poses no danger to
the Virginia equine population.
D. Horses F. A horse may enter Virginia with an
official equine interstate event permit issued by another state in lieu of certificate
of veterinary inspection a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
provided the permit is not expired.
G. This section shall not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any species of animal otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive.
H. All testing required by this section shall be considered official if (i) conducted by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian or (ii) collected by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian and conducted by an official animal health laboratory approved by a state or federal animal health agency as dictated by testing protocol.
2VAC5-141-110. Other ruminant entry requirements; exemptions.
A. Within the 30 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, an other ruminant must be deemed healthy and free of infectious diseases after examination by an accredited veterinarian, and all required tests must be completed. Proof of examination, test results, and official identification must be submitted with the permit request and on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in a format approved by the State Veterinarian. All other ruminants shall be accompanied by an electronic or written Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or alternative movement documentation approved by the State Veterinarian, which shall be in the possession of the person in charge of such other ruminants.
B. All other ruminants entering Virginia must bear an
individual identification number, and such identification number must be noted
on the certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection. Identification can be a tattoo, microchip, ear tag
issued by a state or federal entity, or other form of identification approved
by the State Veterinarian.
B. All C. Any other ruminants ruminant
originating from a region not considered free of tuberculosis for cattle by the
USDA shall be negative subject to a tuberculosis test and
found negative within 60 days prior to entry into Virginia. This
requirement shall not apply to animals less than six months of age accompanied
by their tested dam Any other ruminant six months of age or younger that
is accompanying its dam that has tested negative for tuberculosis is not
subject to this requirement.
C. All D. Any sexually intact other ruminants
ruminant originating from a region not considered free of brucellosis
for cattle by the USDA shall be negative subject to a brucellosis
test and found negative within 30 days prior to entry into Virginia.
This requirement shall not apply to animals less than six months of age
accompanied by their tested dam Any sexually intact other ruminant six
months of age or younger that is accompanying its dam that has tested negative
for brucellosis is not subject to this requirement.
D. E. This chapter section shall
not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any species of animal
otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or
directive; or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by
any state or federal law, regulation, or directive.
F. All testing required by this section shall be considered official if (i) conducted by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian or (ii) collected by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian and conducted by an official animal health laboratory approved by a state or federal animal health agency as dictated by testing protocol.
2VAC5-141-120. Swine entry requirements; exemptions.
A. Within the 30 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, a swine must be deemed healthy and free of infectious diseases after examination by an accredited veterinarian and all required tests must be completed. Proof of examination, test results, and official identification must be submitted with the permit request and on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in a format approved by the State Veterinarian. All swine shall be accompanied by an electronic or written Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or alternative movement documentation approved by the State Veterinarian, which shall be in the possession of the person in charge of such swine.
B. All swine entering Virginia must bear an
identification number, and the identification number must be noted on the certificate
of veterinary inspection Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
C. Official identification for a swine shall be:
1. An ear tag or other affixed device bearing a unique individual or group identification number issued by an official state or federal program;
2. An official premises identification tattoo that includes the state of origin; or
3. Another form of identification approved by the State Veterinarian.
B. Swine D. A swine originating from a herd or
region that is considered free from brucellosis and pseudorabies by a federal
program or a state program approved by the State Veterinarian may enter
Virginia without further testing requirements provided a statement indicating
the region is considered free from brucellosis and pseudorabies by a
federal or state program or verification of herd participation in the federal
or state program is indicated on the certificate of veterinary inspection
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, and the swine have has
not had known contact with free roaming swine.
C. Sexually E. A sexually intact swine over four
months of age not originating from a herd or region considered free of brucellosis
by a federal program or a state program approved by the State Veterinarian must
be negative individually subject to a brucellosis test and
found negative within 30 days prior to entry into Virginia. A sexually
intact swine shall be quarantined at the premises of destination until such
time as it is retested between 30 and 60 days after importation into Virginia
at the consignee's expense.
D. Swine F. A swine not originating from a herd
or region that is considered free from pseudorabies by a federal program or a
state program approved by the State Veterinarian shall be individually tested
and negative subject to a pseudorabies test and found negative
within 30 days prior to entry into Virginia. Sexually intact swine shall be
quarantined at the premises of destination until retested between 30 and 60
days after importation at the consignee's expense.
E. Slaughter swine entry requirements. G. A swine
that is free roaming or that has had known contact with free roaming swine must
have tested negative for brucellosis and pseudorabies within 30 days prior to
entry into Virginia.
Swine H. A swine may be imported for immediate
slaughter into Virginia without a certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection provided they are it is consigned
directly to a slaughter establishment.
F. Swine I. A swine intended for feeding
purposes and not intended for breeding purposes from a farm of origin in a
state adjoining Virginia and from a region therein considered free of
pseudorabies by a federal or state program may enter Virginia without a certificate
of veterinary inspection Certificate of Veterinary Inspection if an
alternative movement document that has been approved by the State Veterinarian
is submitted as required.
G. Swine that are, or have had known contact with, free
roaming swine must have tested negative for pseudorabies and brucellosis within
30 days prior to entry into Virginia.
J. This section shall not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any species of animal otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive.
K. All testing required by this section shall be considered official if (i) conducted by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian or (ii) collected by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian and conducted by an official animal health laboratory approved by a state or federal animal health agency as dictated by testing protocol.
2VAC5-141-130. Primate entry requirements; exemptions.
A. All primates imported into Virginia require a
certificate of veterinary inspection issued within 10 days prior to entry Within
the 10 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, a primate must be deemed
healthy and free of infectious diseases after examination by an accredited
veterinarian, and all required tests must be completed. Proof of examination
and test results must be submitted with the permit request and on a Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection in a format approved by the State Veterinarian.
B. All primates imported into Virginia must be microchipped,
and such microchip number must be noted on the certificate of veterinary
inspection Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
C. The certificate of veterinary inspection Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection shall include a statement attesting to the fact
that the veterinarian has carefully examined the oral mucosa of the primate and
has found no evidence of disease lesions or inflammatory processes.
D. Tuberculosis testing requirements. 1. Primates A
primate imported into Virginia shall have a negative be subject
to a tuberculosis test performed by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited
veterinarian and be found negative within 30 days prior to entry into
Virginia. If using a tuberculosis test other than the intradermal test, it
is permissible for test results to be recorded on the certificate of
veterinary inspection Certificate of Veterinary Inspection as
pending, as long as the results are reported to the State Veterinarian within
three business days of entry and the animals are animal is
isolated upon arrival until the test results are reported.
2. Primates E. A primate that have has
been associated with a colony where there have been in which
other primates showing have shown a response to the tuberculin
test shall not be eligible for entry into Virginia until all primates in the
colony shall have passed two consecutive tuberculosis tests not less
than 30 days apart.
E. Exceptions.
1. This chapter shall not apply to primates that are passing
directly through Virginia to another state in interstate commerce.
2. This chapter shall not apply to primates that are kept
properly under control by their owner or custodian when passing through
Virginia to another state.
3. This chapter shall not apply to primates brought into
Virginia by a resident or by a resident of another state who intends to make
his residence in Virginia, except if brought into Virginia with the intent of
offering it for public adoption, transfer, sale, trade, or promotional
incentive.
4. This chapter shall not apply to primates brought into
Virginia for less than 10 days for the purpose of legal exhibition with no
change of ownership.
F. A primate kept properly under control by its owner or custodian when traveling through Virginia to another state shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter.
G. A primate brought into Virginia by a resident of Virginia or by a resident of another state who intends to make his residence in Virginia shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter unless the primate is brought into Virginia to be offered for public adoption, transfer, sale, trade, or promotional incentive.
H. A primate brought into Virginia for fewer than 10 days for the purpose of legal exhibition with no change of ownership shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter.
I. This section shall not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any species of animal otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive.
J. All testing required by this section shall be considered official if (i) conducted by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian or (ii) collected by a state, federal, tribal, or accredited veterinarian and conducted by an official animal health laboratory approved by a state or federal animal health agency as dictated by testing protocol.
FORMS (2VAC5-141)
Application
for Approval Number for the Importation of Poultry, Form OVS1201 (eff. 1/12).