2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-17-107.02

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 2-101-2-17-107.02

All breeding swine (sows and boars) moving through livestock markets must be tested for Brucellosis at the first point of assembly by the Market Veterinarian, at the owner's (seller's) expense, or if funds are available at State and/or Federal expense. The accredited veterinarian shall submit the samples, along with records of the animals bled, to the state or Federal inspector on duty at the stockyard. The inspector will centrifuge the blood, pour off the serum and forward the serum to the State/Federal BrucellosisLaboratory in Jackson, Mississippi, where the samples will be tested for brucellosis.

1. Herds of origin traced from a positive brucellosis test will be quarantined.

2. All swine herds quarantined because of Brucellosis will be required to conform to the Uniform Methods and Rules of the United States Department of Agriculture for Brucellosis Eradication in order to be eligible for quarantine release.

2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-17-107.02

ADOPTED JANUARY 6, 1982, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1982.