Section 5CER24-4 - Temporary Restrictions on the Importation of Dairy Cattle(1) Definitions. For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:(a) "Bovine Associated Influenza A Syndrome" means the viral infection in cattle caused by the Highly Pathogenic Strain of Avian Influenza H5N1, resulting in clinical signs including decreased milk production; reduced appetite; thickened, discolored milk; lethargy; fever; and/or dehydration.(b) "Exposed cattle" means any cattle that have been on a premises where animals have displayed clinical signs consistent with or have tested positive for Bovine Associated Influenza A Syndrome.(c) "Infected cattle" means any cattle testing positive for the H5N1 Influenza virus.(d) "Suspected case" means a cow exhibiting clinical signs of Bovine Associated Influenza A Syndrome.(2) No cattle exposed to or infected with Bovine Associated Influenza A Syndrome may be imported into Florida.(3) No lactating dairy cattle originating from a state that has a suspected or confirmed case of Bovine Associated Influenza A Syndrome may be imported into Florida.(4) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI). Notwithstanding rule 5C-3.002(1)(c), F.A.C., non-lactating dairy cattle that do not meet the definitions in (1)(b) or (c) of this rule, but that originate from a state with a suspected or confirmed case of Bovine Associated Influenza A Syndrome, must be accompanied by a lawful OCVI that was completed no more than 10 days prior to importation into Florida.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5CER24-4
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(21), (23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(1), 585.145 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 075, April 16, 2024 effective 4/12/2024 (EMERGENCY).