N.J. Admin. Code § 2:2-2.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 2:2-2.12 - Conditions for quarantine release

(a) For other than cattle and swine, a herd quarantined for brucellosis shall remain under quarantine until the following conditions have been met, at which time a written release from quarantine shall be issued.

1. The reactor or reactors have been sent to slaughter.

2. The barn or barns and stable area have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

3. The herd has passed at least three consecutive negative tests. The first test shall not be conducted less than 30 days after the reactor or reactors are removed for slaughter. The second test shall not be conducted less than 30 days after the first negative test. The third retest shall be conducted not less than 60 days after the second negative test.

4. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is satisfied that the aforementioned conditions have been met and that the infection no longer exists.

(b) Cattle or swine herds quarantined for brucellosis are to remain under quarantine until conditions are as stated in the Brucellosis Eradication Recommended Uniform Methods and Rules, USDA, APHIS 91-45-013 and in the Swine Brucellosis Control/Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, USDA, APHIS 91-55-042. These rules can be obtained from the Division of Animal Health, PO Box 400, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0400.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:2-2.12

Amended by R.1972 d.251, effective 12/12/1972.
See: 4 New Jersey Register 258(a), 5 New Jersey Register 3(d).
Amended by R.1978 d.402, effective 11/21/1978.
See: 10 New Jersey Register 416(a), 11 New Jersey Register 2(b).
Amended by R.1982 d.237, effective 8/2/1982.
See: 14 New Jersey Register 487(b), 14 New Jersey Register 833(a).
(a): "For other than cattle and swine" added.
(b) added.
Amended by R.1989 d.30, effective 1/17/1989.
See: 20 New Jersey Register 2419(a), 21 New Jersey Register 154(a).
Moved footnote to (b).

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 209(a), effective 2/5/2024