2VAC5-50-20. Identifying, quarantining, and branding reactor cattle.

Cattle declared to be reactors to the official test for brucellosis, or cattle declared to be reactors to any other tests specifically authorized by the State Veterinarian, shall be effectively identified as such. Such cattle shall be immediately tagged with a metal tag in the left ear, bearing the inscription Virginia B.D. or U.S.B.D., quarantined, and promptly reported to the State Veterinarian. Before such animals are permitted to leave the premises where tested, they shall be branded with the letter "B" not less than two inches high on the left jaw. Reports may be filed electronically in a manner specified by VDACS, including, but not limited to, electronic mail or by completing any forms provided online by VDACS.

Statutory Authority

§§3.1-724, 3.1-725 and 3.1-749 through 3.1-757 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-02-03 §2, eff. November 27, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 17, eff. June 12, 2008.

2VAC5-50-70. Calfhood vaccination; identification of vaccinated calves; report required.

Official calfhood vaccination for brucellosis shall mean the injection into a female bovine of not less than four months of age nor more than 12 months of age, by an accredited veterinarian or veterinarian in the employ of the state or federal government of a reduced dose of Brucella abortus strain 19 vaccine diluted as approved by the State Veterinarian. At the time cattle are vaccinated, the veterinarian shall apply an official vaccination tag in the right ear, provided no other tag has been previously applied, and apply to the right ear of the vaccinated animal a tattoo containing the United States Registered Shield and V, preceded by a number indicating the quarter of the year and followed by a number corresponding to the last digit of the year in which the vaccination was done. A report of each vaccination shall be made promptly to the State Veterinarian on a form supplied by him. Reports may be filed electronically in a manner specified by VDACS, including, but not limited to, electronic mail or by completing any forms provided online by VDACS.

Statutory Authority

§§3.1-724, 3.1-725 and 3.1-749 through 3.1-757 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-02-03 §7, eff. November 27, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 17, eff. June 12, 2008.

2VAC5-50-100. Classification status of brucellosis in Virginia.

Brucellosis Classification in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be governed by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as specified in the "Uniform Methods and Rules for Brucellosis Eradication". recommended "Brucellosis Eradication: Uniform Methods and Rules," effective October 1, 2003.

Statutory Authority

§§3.1-724, 3.1-725 and 3.1-749 through 3.1-757 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-02-03 §10, eff. November 27, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 17, eff. June 12, 2008.

2VAC5-50-110. Depopulation of brucellosis infected herds.

Brucellosis infected herds may be depopulated where approved by the State Veterinarian provided funds are available to compensate the owner; or, the owner may follow a test and slaughter program as outlined in the "Uniform Methods and Rules for Brucellosis Eradication", recommended "Brucellosis Eradication: Uniform Methods and Rules," effective October 1, 2003, or by procedures established by the State Veterinarian. Reports may be filed electronically in a manner specified by VDACS, including, but not limited to, electronic mail or by completing any forms provided online by VDACS.

Statutory Authority

§§3.1-724, 3.1-725 and 3.1-749 through 3.1-757 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-02-03 §11, eff. November 27, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 17, eff. June 12, 2008.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Uniform Methods and Rules for Brucellosis Eradication.

Brucellosis Eradication: Uniform Methods and Rules, APHIS 91-45-013, effective October 1, 2003, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.