8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1205-2, pt. 17
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Part 17 - Terminal Bio-Secure Enclosures17.1. Terminal bio-secure enclosure is a terminal cervid holding facility for slaughter only arrivals. Once an animal enters this enclosure it must go directly to slaughter. All terminal bio-secure facilities must be approved in writing prior to animal entry by the State Veterinarian or his designee. A complete description, plat drawing, and location (including address if applicable) must be in writing and held on file at the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection in conjunction with the letter of approval from the State Veterinarian.17.2. Construction. (a) Minimum perimeter fence requirements must comply with CPW Rules Chapter 11. Double fenced with a minimum separation of 15 feet at the closest point and the interior fence meeting minimum State requirements as above.(b) The terminal bio-secure enclosure must be self-contained with working facilities as per Part 6.3 of this Rule totally within the double fence.(c) The terminal bio-secure facility must have loading facilities totally within the double fence perimeter.(d) The enclosure must provide separate holding areas to keep animals separate by herd source and of sufficient size for industry accepted standard animal care with feeding and watering capabilities.(e) The enclosure shall not exceed 40 acres total size(f) The location of the terminal bio-secure enclosure must be such that no live water enters or exits the perimeter.(g) If the terminal bio-secure enclosure is not located within a properly licensed alternative livestock facility, it must obtain a separate license from the Board as an alternative livestock facility.17.3. Animals entering an approved terminal bio-secure facility must be slaughtered no later than 30 days following entry.17.4. All cervids entering Colorado consigned to an approved terminal bio-secure enclosure must be accompanied by a current certificate of veterinary inspection showing the Colorado entry permit number and proof of ownership verifying the shipper is the legal owner.17.5. All cervids entering Colorado consigned to a terminal bio-secure enclosure must be identified and comply with Part 16.6(c) of this Rule.17.6. Inventory Control (a) All cervids entering a terminal bio-secure facility must be inspected into the perimeter by a brand inspector within 48 hours of arrival.(b) The licensee accepting shipment into the terminal bio-secure facility shall be responsible for affixing a colored dangle ear tag clearly displaying the date of entry and a numeric or alphabetical character for individual identification within a source herd shipment. (For example: A-6/7/01, B-6/7/01, C-6/7/01, etc. or 1-6/7/01, 2-6/7/01, 3-6/7/01, etc.) Each source herd shall be identified by a different color and the same colors shall not be used within the enclosure at the same time.(c) Cervids leaving a terminal bio-secure facility must be shipped directly to a USDA approved licensed slaughter facility and must be inspected at destination by a brand inspector as per Part 16.4 of this Rule.(d) The in-inspection inventories of a terminal bio-secure enclosure shall be kept separate and distinct from the alternative livestock facility license inventory if located within a licensed facility.17.7. Fees for in-inspection and exit inspection: the fees authorized by the Board for the official inspection into an authorized terminal bio-secure enclosure shall be $2.00 per head with a $15.00 minimum. The fees authorized for exit out of an authorized terminal bio-secure facility shall be as per Part 16.4 of this Rule for animals shipped direct to slaughter.17.8. A terminal bio-secure facility that has held positive CWD animals or source mates shall not be used to contain live animals until the pens and alleyways are cleaned and disinfected as ordered by the State Veterinarian or his designee. Release to utilize the terminal bio-secure enclosure must be in writing signed by the State Veterinarian or his designee.17.9. 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