8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1205-2, pt. 16
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 18, September 25, 2024
Part 16 - Cervid (elk/fallow deer) Slaughter Rules16.1. Any butcher or slaughter plant licensed by the Colorado or United States Department of Agriculture and desiring to slaughter cervids must notify the Board on the license application of the intent to butcher and/or slaughter cervids.16.2. All cervids must be tested for CWD when slaughtered at any licensed Colorado slaughter plant regardless of origin. The licensed plant must submit the brain for testing to an authorized CWD testing lab as designated by the State Veterinarian within 24 hours after slaughter. The cost of testing shall be paid by the licensed plant. The cost may be charged back to the animal owner. (a) All carcasses of cervids slaughtered must be held at the slaughter facility until CWD test results are confirmed and animal origin verified. If the carcass must be processed prior to CWD results being confirmed, all meat products must be held as set forth in Part 16.2(b) of this Rule.(b) All carcasses and meat products must be identified by specific identification which correlates to the identification of the sample at the CWD lab.(c) Any cervid that tests positive for CWD must be reported to APHIS and the State Veterinarian for disposition.16.3. All samples sent to any CWD testing lab (as designated by the State Veterinarian) must have all animal identification noted with the sample (tattoo numbers, USDA NUES Tag, and dangle ear tag color and number) and be accompanied by an official Colorado alternative livestock inspection certificate (this certificate may be faxed to the laboratory if not sent with the actual sample). All animal identifiers shall remain intact on the cervid head until after inspection and released by a brand inspector. (Each alternative livestock owner shall make their own arrangements with the slaughter facility and the testing lab to preserve samples suitable to DNA verification)16.4. All cervids slaughtered at a licensed plant must be inspected for identification and title by a brand inspector and the fee shall be $5.00 per head. Animals may be released at the discretion of the area inspector for inspection at the plant providing the animals do not cross the state line enroute. The inspector in the area of the cervid's origin must call and inform the inspector for the slaughter facility that the animal has been released. A copy of the official inventory from the licensed facility must accompany the animal to the slaughter facility and specifically note the animals in the shipment.16.5. Containment of live cervids shipped to any Colorado licensed slaughter facility.(a) The perimeter of a containment facility shall be constructed consistent with Part 6.1 of this Rule.(b) All perimeters, holding pens, and alleyway construction shall be the sole responsibility of the licensed slaughter plant and must be properly constructed to contain the animals consigned to slaughter. Written acknowledgment by a brand inspector that the plant has satisfied this requirement must be on file with the Board prior to licensing the plant to slaughter cervids.(c) The State Veterinarian or his designee shall have sole discretion in the disposition of any cervid and other cervid source mates shipped to any slaughter plant which test positive for CWD.(d) A containment facility at a licensed slaughter facility that has held positive CWD animals or source herd mates shall not be used to hold live animals until the pens and alleyways are cleaned and disinfected as ordered by the State Veterinarian or his designee. The pens or alleyways shall not be utilized until released in writing by the State Veterinarian.16.6. Live cervids shipped into Colorado for slaughter from any destination must be killed within 72 hours of arrival unless consigned to a terminal bio-secure facility. (a) All cervids shipped into Colorado for slaughter which are not slaughtered within 72 hours of arrival must meet all current import requirements including records to certify ownership, animal purity documents as designated by the Wildlife Commission, and herd or individual animal health documents, and be properly tattooed and inspected upon arrival.(b) All cervids shipped into Colorado for slaughter must be held in separate pens by herd of origin.(c) All out-of-state cervids must be identified by a dangle ear tag or colored neck band or colored spray paint marking and the visual identification statement shall be shown on the Interstate Certificate of Veterinary inspection.(d) Any escape shall be reported to the Board and CPW immediately.16.7. Violators are subject to sanction under 35-41.5-112 through 35-41.5-115, C.R.S. and as otherwise set forth in this Rule.39 CR 01, January 10, 2016, effective 1/30/2016