Section 02.04.20.023 - LABORATORIESBiological samples tested for brucellosis shall be tested only by official state-federal animal health laboratories or by persons authorized by the Administrator, and USDA/VS.
01.Blood, Milk, Tissue, or Other Samples. All biologic samples shall be collected and tested in accordance with the UM&R for that species.02.Authorized Persons. The Administrator may authorize qualified persons to conduct serologic tests for brucellosis. All samples initially tested at other than official state-federal animal health laboratories shall be promptly submitted to the official state-federal animal health laboratory for confirmation of test results.03.Retest of Reactors. Within three days (3) days after being notified of the results of an initial herd blood test, the owner may request an additional blood test on reactors, such test shall be made at owner's expense. The request shall be based on sound epidemiologic evidence, and all animals shall remain under herd quarantine. The request shall be made to the Administrator, who will approve or deny the request.04.Reclassification of Reactors. Any reclassification of reactor animals shall be in accordance with the UM&R for that species.Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.04.20.023