Md. Code Regs. 15.11.02.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 15.11.02.01 - Definitions

A. "Brucellosis exposed animal" means a bull, cow, or calf that:

(1) Is part of a herd known to be infected with brucellosis;

(2) Has been in contact with a brucellosis reactor in marketing or other channels for 24 hours or more; or

(3) Has been in contact with a brucellosis reactor for less than 24 hours if the brucellosis reactor has aborted or calved within the preceding 30 days, or the reactor has a vaginal or uterine discharge.

B. "Department" means the Maryland Department of Agriculture and its designee.

C. "Official brucellosis test" means a test or combination of tests performed in an approved State-federal brucellosis laboratory and approved by the Secretary.

D. "Reactor". The definition of a reactor in "Uniform Methods and Rules" shall apply.

E. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture or his designee.

F. "Suspect". The definition of a suspect in "Uniform Methods and Rules" shall apply.

G. "Uniform Methods and Rules" means the latest published edition of "Recommended Uniform Methods and Rules--Brucellosis Eradication" as adopted and published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture following recommendations of the Brucellosis Committee of the United States Animal Health Association.

Md. Code Regs. 15.11.02.01

Effective date: March, 1968 Regulations .01 amended effective December 2, 1977 (4:25 Md. R. 1915)