Current through October 31, 2024
Section 2-101-2-17-112.07 - Importation of Swine into Mississippi1. Swine of slaughter weight, not known to be infected or exposed to any infectious and communicable disease and apparently healthy may enter Mississippi if consigned directly to a Federal-State approved market or a recognized slaughtering establishment. Such swine shall not be diverted for any other purpose.2. Feeder pigs coming to a Federal-State approved Feeder Pig Market within the State of Mississippi from another state must meet all requirements set forth in section 111 of this chapter for the prevention and control of Pseudorabies within the State.3. Feeder pigs moving directly to a farm within the State of Mississippi must be individually identified, accompanied by an official interstate health certificate, and meet the requirements for the pseudorabies control as outlined in the section 111 of this chapter for the prevention and control of pseudorabies with in the state.4. Feeder pigs coming to Mississippi from an approved feeder market in another state must be individually identified and accompanied by an official interstate health certificate, and meet the requirements for the pseudorabies control as outlined in the section 111 of this chapter for the prevention and control of pseudorabies within the state.5. No swine from other states may enter Mississippi for feeding and breeding purposes without a prior permit from the State Veterinarian of Mississippi and must be accompanied by an official interstate health certificate. The State Veterinarian shall determine if all steps have been taken to assure all such swine are free from infectious and communicable diseases before issuing such a permit.6. Further provisions are as follows: a. All swine in the shipment must be individually identified.b. The movement permit number shall be on all copies of health certificate.c. All swine in the shipment shall be held in isolation from all other Swine at the farm of destination and be under quarantine for a period of not less than 30 days.d. All swine in the herd of origin shall be certified, apparently healthy and free of all infectious and contagious diseases, by an accredited veterinarian.2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-17-112.07