Section 345 IAC 4-4-4 - H5/H7 low pathogenic avian influenza eradication programAuthority: IC 15-17-3-21
Affected: IC 15-17-3-13; IC 15-17-10-15
Sec. 4.
The cooperating state agency will cooperate with the USDA to administer the H5/H7 low pathogenic avian influenza eradication program in Indiana as prescribed in 9 CFR Part 56 . The cooperating state agency's activities will include all aspects of the H5/H7 low pathogenic avian influenza eradication program, such as the following:
(1) Entering into cooperative agreements for surveillance, monitoring, and vaccine distribution and administration (9 CFR 56.2).(2) Creating an approved initial state response and containment plan (9 CFR 56.10).(3) Deciding if and when to request federal assistance in the event of an outbreak of H5/H7 low pathogenic avian influenza (9 CFR 56.2(c)).(4) Condemning infected or exposed poultry and articles, disposing of infected and exposed carcasses and articles, and cleaning and disinfecting exposed premises and materials (9 CFR 56.5).(5) Activities needed to obtain indemnity from the USDA as provided for in 9 CFR Part 56 and that may become available under any other law.Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 4-4-4; filed Dec 14, 2010, 4:09 p.m.: 20110112-IR-345100332FRAReadopted filed 7/17/2017, 9:06 a.m.: 20170816-IR-345170165RFAReadopted filed 10/4/2023, 9:15 a.m.: 20231101-IR-345230625RFA